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5. According to IUPAC conventions, which statement is true regarding the representation and polarityElectrochemistry Chemistry Question

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5. According to IUPAC conventions, which statement is true regarding the representation and polarity of electrochemical cells?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Oxidation universally occurs at the anode. In a Galvanic (spontaneous) cell, the anode is the source of electrons and is marked negative. In IUPAC notation, the anode is written on the left.

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