What always occurs at the cathode in an electrolytic cell?
A)Protons are gained
B)Protons are lost
C)Electrons are gained
D)Electrons are lost

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In an electrolytic cell, the anode is positively charged and the cathode is negatively charged. This causes cations (positively charged ions) to be attracted to the cathode. When they arrive at the cathode, they gain electrons to become neutral atoms or molecules. Therefore, electrons are gained at the cathode.

What Always Occurs at the Cathode in an Electrolytic Cell