๐Ÿงชap chemistry review

Anode

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs in a chemical reaction. It's the site where electrons are lost.