How cathodes and anodes interact inside of a battery
You’re putting new AA batteries inside of your remote, when all of the sudden, you stop and think, “How do these work?” Whether you’re just curious about how batteries are made or you’re studying for a chemistry quiz, cathodes and anodes are important concepts that anyone can learn. To understand the differences between them as well as how they interact, read on!
Things You Should Know
- Cathodes are positive electrodes that receive electrons.
- Anodes are negative electrodes that release electrons.
- Inside of a battery, anodes and cathodes are connected by a metal conductor to pass electrons.
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References
- ↑ https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/chemistry_and_biochemistry/internal/research_groups/andrew_b_greytak/docs/which_is_the_anode_abg.pdf
- ↑ https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/chemistry_and_biochemistry/internal/research_groups/andrew_b_greytak/docs/which_is_the_anode_abg.pdf
- ↑ https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/chemistry_and_biochemistry/internal/research_groups/andrew_b_greytak/docs/which_is_the_anode_abg.pdf
- ↑ https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/chemistry_and_biochemistry/internal/research_groups/andrew_b_greytak/docs/which_is_the_anode_abg.pdf
- ↑ https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-104b-battery-building-blocks
- ↑ https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-104b-battery-building-blocks
- ↑ https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-104b-battery-building-blocks
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