question: The electrode at which oxidation occurs is called?
distractor3: calomel
distractor1: diode
distractor2: cathode
correct_answer: the anode
support: The electrode at which oxidation occurs is called the anode . The zinc anode gradually diminishes as the cell operates due to the loss of zinc metal. The zinc ion concentration in the half-cell increases. Because of the production of electrons at the anode, it is labeled as the negative electrode.