In a galvanic cell, oxidation takes place at the

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Correct answer: C. anode, where electrons are lost

  1. Step 1: OIL RIG: oxidation is loss of electrons, and it occurs at the anode.
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anode, where electrons are lost.
Why not the others: cathode, where electrons are lost: reduction takes place at the cathode. anode, where electrons are gained: the anode is where electrons are lost. salt bridge, where ions are exchanged: the salt bridge does not host electron transfer.

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