Which statement about the anode in an electrolytic cell is correct? A. It has a positive polarity and is where oxidation occurs. B. It has a negative polarity and is where reduction occurs. C. It has a negative polarity and is where oxidation occurs. D. It has a positive polarity and is where reduction occurs. 5. Based on the standard electrode potentials shown below, which would be expected to be the strongest reducing agent? Half-reaction E