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The anode or negative electrode is the reducing or fuel electrode.
It gives up electrons to the external circuit and is oxidised during the elecrochemical (discharge) reaction. $
It is generally a metal or an alloy but hydrogen is also used.
The anodic process is the oxidation of the metal reducing agent to form metal ions.