What happens if you have interchanged the assigned anode as cathode and the cathode as anode in terms of voltage reading and possible reaction?
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Voltage Reading: The voltage reading will be negative if you interchange the anode and cathode. This is because the voltage reading is based on the potential difference between the anode and cathode. In a typical setup, the anode is the positive terminal and the Show more…
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