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Chemistry Electrochemistry General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

When the electric current is passed through a cell having an electrolyte, the positive ions move towards cathode and negative ions towards the anode. If the cathode is pulled out of the solution

A
the positive and negative ions will move towards anode
B
the positive ions will start moving towards the anode while negative ions will stop moving
C
the negative ions will continue to move towards anode while positive ions will stop moving
D
the positive and negative ions will start moving randomly

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D

After removing cathode no net charge will flow but ions move randomly.

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