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Interpretation:
In a concentration cell the more concentrated electrolyte serves as the cathode or anode compartment has to be identified.
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Anode: The electrode where the oxidation occurs is called as an anode. It is a negatively charged electrode.
Cathode: The electrode where reduction occurs is called as a cathode. It is a positively charged electrode.
Redox reaction: Redox reaction is a type of
Generally, the anode compartment with oxidation components are written on the left side of the salt bridge and the cathode compartment with reduction components are notified on the right of the salt bridge. The cathode and anode are separated by using the double vertical line which actually represents the salt bridge. The species of different phases are notified by using a single vertical line in the cell notation.
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