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An electrolytic cell consists of

(i) positively charged cathode


(ii) negatively charged anode


(iii) positively charged anode


(iv) negatively charged cathode

An electrolytic cell consists of positively charged anode and negatively charged cathode. Positively charged ions (cations) are deposited at negatively charged cathode. Negatively charged ions (anions) are deposited at positively charged anode.

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