Chapter 17, Problem 16KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “the electrode in an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In a redox reaction, the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy and vice versa is known as electrochemistry. In an electrochemical cell, two electrodes are connected by a wire and electrons are free to move between two compartments. Each compartment is known as a half-cell.