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How do you differentiate between cathodes and anodes?

Kamendra kumar 9th Nov, 2021

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Kamendra kumar 9th Nov, 2021

The differentiation depends on the type of electrochemical process:

In galvanic cells (batteries), the anode is negative (where oxidation occurs), and the cathode is positive (where reduction occurs).
In electrolytic cells, the anode is positive and the cathode is negative.

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