Which of the following statements about the anode in an electrochemical cell is true? O It is the electrode that gains electrons. O Positive (+) ions move toward it. O If plating out occurs, it occurs there. O It tends to develop a positive (+) charge. O None of the above statements is true.

Which of the following statements about the anode in an electrochemical cell is true? O It is the electrode that gains electrons. O Positive (+) ions move toward it. O If plating out occurs, it occurs there. O It tends to develop a positive (+) charge. O None of the above statements is true.

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