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What is the sign of the anode in a galvanic cell relative to its solution?
APositive charge
BNegative charge
CNeutral charge
DVarying charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Negative charge
Oxidation leaves electrons behind on the anode, which makes it negative with respect to the solution.
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