Seven Statements About Electrochemical Cells 1 Oxidation occurs at the anode. 2 The oxidizing agent reacts at the cathode. 3 Cations move through the wire to the cathode. 4 Cations move through the electrolyte to the cathode. 5 Electrons move through the wire to the cathode. 6 Electrical energy is converted to chemical energy. 7 Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy. Numerical Response 4. The statements numbered above that apply to both electrolytic cells and voltaic cells are and 2