Consider a galvanic (voltaic) cell that has the generic metals X and Y as electrodes. If X is more reactive than Y (that is, X more readily reacts to form a cation than Y does), classify the following descriptions by whether they apply to the X or Y electrode.

anode

cathode

electrons in the wire flow toward

electrons in the wire flow away

cations from salt bridge flow toward

anions from salt bridge flow toward

gains mass

loses mass