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Question: When electric current is passed through a cell having an electrolyte, the positive ions move towards...

When electric current is passed through a cell having an electrolyte, the positive ions move towards the cathode and the negative ions towards the anode. If the cathode is pulled out of the solution.

A

The positive and negative ions will move towards the

anode

B

The positive ions will start moving towards the anode, the

negative ions will stop moving

C

The negative ions will continue to move towards the

anode and the positive ions will stop moving

D

The positive and negative ions will start moving randomly

Answer

The positive and negative ions will start moving randomly

Explanation

Solution

In the absence of electric field the ions in the solution move randomly due to thermal energy.