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An [[Anode|anode]] is the positive terminal from an electrical circuit. Due to [[Conventional current|conventional current]], the [[Anode|anode]] is seen as the terminal in which positive charge is flowing out from, however positive charge does not flow, and it is actually the [[Electrons|electrons]] leaving the [[Cathode|cathode]] (negative end) and flowing into the [[Anode|anode]] | An [[Anode|anode]] is the positive terminal from an electrical circuit. Due to [[Conventional current|conventional current]], the [[Anode|anode]] is seen as the terminal in which positive charge is flowing out from, however positive charge does not flow, and it is actually the [[Electrons|electrons]] leaving the [[Cathode|cathode]] (negative end) and flowing into the [[Anode|anode]] <ref>http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/anode</ref>. Linked to [[Anions|anions]] and [[Cations|cations]], [[Anions|anions]] are negatively charged ions and are attracted to the [[Anode|anode]]; [[Cations|cations]] are positively charged ions and are attracted to the [[Cathode|cathode]]. See also [[X-ray anodes|x-ray anodes]] <ref>http://www.torrscientific.co.uk/index.php/products/x-ray-anodes</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 18:30, 16 October 2012
An anode is the positive terminal from an electrical circuit. Due to conventional current, the anode is seen as the terminal in which positive charge is flowing out from, however positive charge does not flow, and it is actually the electrons leaving the cathode (negative end) and flowing into the anode [1]. Linked to anions and cations, anions are negatively charged ions and are attracted to the anode; cations are positively charged ions and are attracted to the cathode. See also x-ray anodes [2].