Question

At which electrode does oxidation occur in a
voltaic cell and in an electrolytic cell?
(1) the anode in a voltaic cell and the cathode in
an electrolytic cell
(2) the cathode in a voltaic cell and the anode in
an electrolytic cell
(3) the anode in both a voltaic cell and an
electrolytic cell
(4) the cathode in both a voltaic cell and an
electrolytic cell

Answer 1

(3) the anode in both a voltaic cell and an electrolytic cell is your answer.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (3) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Both voltaic cell and electrochemical cells are used to produce electrical energy with the help of chemical reactions.

These cells also contain a salt bridge which helps in the neutrality of ions.

Therefore, in both the cells oxidation reaction occurs at anode and reduction reaction occurs at cathode.

Therefore, we can conclude that at the anode in both a voltaic cell and an

electrolytic cell oxidation occurs.