Electrochemical cell polarity and electrodes
The electrons which are "given up" by the oxidized species at the anode flow from the anode through the electric circuit to the cathode, where they are "needed" for the reduction reaction. The oxidation creates an excess of electrons (negative charge) at the anode, which is compensated by the consumption of electrons at the electron-deficient cathode (positive charge) for the reduction reaction. In summary, the flow of electrons in the electrochemical cell is from anode (electron source) to cathode (electron drain).