(may be broke/outdated!)
In electrolytic cell, normally the metal in anode is oxidised to give out electrons and cathode takes electrons to from metal.
In zinc production, the anode is lead ( Pb) and the cathode is aluminium (Al) and the eletrolyte is zinc sulfate ( ZnSO4)
My question is why in the anode, the water is oxidised but not the lead metal???
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