DC Effect on Activated Carbon: Will it be Attracted to the Cathode?

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If direct current is applied to activated carbon, will it be drawn to
the cathode?
 
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It depends on the zeta potential of the carbon. The phenomenon is called "electrophoresis" if you are in the mood to Google.
 

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