True or false: cells and electrodes

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   An electrochemical cell has two electrodes in electrolytic solution.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   The electrolyte is an ionic conductor.

3. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Oxidation and reduction happen in the middle of the solution.

4. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Oxidation and reduction take place at the electrodes.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Ions carry the current through the solution.

Explanation