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Voltaic cells

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In a voltaic cell the POSITIVE ELECTRODE is called
1. anode
2. cathode
3. salt bridge
4.oxidation

These are my choices but I am confused-I know the definition of anode is 'a positive electrode' but in a voltaic cell the anode has a negative charge.

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Voltaic cells (also called galvanic cells) have completely reverse charge on the anode ...

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The voltaic cells for positive electrodes are determined. The solution provides a detailed explanation for the problem.

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