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Chapter 18: Problem 6

In the electrochemical cell, flow of electrons is from (a) cathode to anode in the solution (b) cathode to anode through external supply (c) cathode to anode through internal supply (d) anode to cathode through internal supply

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The correct answer is (d) Anode to cathode through internal supply.

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01

Identifying anode and cathode

In an electrochemical cell, the anode is the electrode where oxidation (loss of electrons) happens and the cathode is the electrode where reduction (gain of electrons) occurs.
02

Determining electron flow direction

Since oxidation occurs at the anode, electrons flow from the anode to the cathode in the external circuit.
03

Eliminating incorrect options

From understanding the electron flow, it is clear that electrons do not move from cathode to anode (this eliminates options a, b and c). Therefore, the only possible answer is d - 'anode to cathode through internal supply'.

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