In a metallic conduction path, the flow of electrons is characterized as moving from:

In metallic conduction paths, the flow of electrons is characterized as moving from negative to positive. This is due to the nature of electron flow, which is opposite to the conventional current flow defined by the direction of positive charge movement.

In metals, electrons are the charge carriers. They flow from regions where there is a higher concentration of negatively charged electrons (the negative terminal) to regions of lower concentration (the positive terminal). This movement occurs because electrons are attracted to the positive charges and repelled by the negative charges.

Understanding this principle is crucial in cathodic protection, as it forms the basis for how electrical currents and potentials operate in corrosion control methods. Recognizing the direction of electron flow helps in developing effective strategies to protect metallic structures from corrosion.