A student claims that in his battery, the electrons flow from the positive to the negative electrode.

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A student claims that in his battery, the electrons flow from the positive to the negative electrode. In fact, this is not true for any battery. Explain why electrons would never flow in this direction and how the direction of electron flow tells you that the cathode is where reduction occurs.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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