In a galvanic cell, reduction occurs at the:

A Anode

B Cathode

C Salt bridge

D Wire

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cathode: reduction (gain electrons). Anode: oxidation (lose electrons). "An Ox, Red Cat."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In a galvanic cell, reduction occurs at the:" is Option B: Cathode.

The other options — A) Anode, C) Salt bridge, D) Wire — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Cathode: reduction (gain electrons). Anode: oxidation (lose electrons). "An Ox, Red Cat."

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In a galvanic cell, reduction occurs at the:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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