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What happens at the cathode in an electrolytic cell?A.ReductionB.MeltingC.OxidationD.Turning an ion into an uncharged atom

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What happens at the cathode in an electrolytic cell?A.ReductionB.MeltingC.OxidationD.Turning an ion into an uncharged atom

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The process that happens at the cathode in an electrolytic cell is A. Reduction. In an electrolytic cell, reduction occurs at the cathode (which is the negative electrode). This is where ions gain electrons and are reduced.

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