Which of the following substances is the anode in the dry Leclanche cell ?

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Chemistry WAEC 2009

Which of the following substances is the anode in the dry Leclanche cell ?

  • Carbon rod
  • Muslin bag
  • The seal
  • Zinc container checkmark

The correct answer is: D

Explanation

In a Leclanche cell, the anode is a zinc rod / container and the cathode is a carbon rod with ammonium chloride solution / paste as the electrolyte.

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