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Electrode vs Electrolyte. Electrolyte and electrode are two very important concepts discussed in the fields of electrochemistry. An electrolyte is basically a solution of ions. An electrode is a device that is used to create an electrical connection between a conductor and a non-conductor. Both of these concepts are widely used in fields such as electrolysis, metal plating, physical chemistry, thermodynamics and various other fields.
What Is an Electrode? An electrode conducts electricity in an electric circuit. It can come in the form of a plate, rod or wire and is made of metals like copper, lead, zinc or silver. Some electrodes, though are made of non-metallic substances like carbon. Electrodes used in electrochemical cells are either anodes or cathodes, depending on the electrical charge. The anode is the positive electrode, and it is through this that the electrical current passes out of the cell and triggers oxidation.