Is this analogy of the electrodes in a battery right?

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The discussion explores an analogy comparing the zinc electrode in a Daniell cell to a glass of water, where water molecules represent electrons and the glass's capacity symbolizes the charge of the electrode. When more electrons are added to the zinc, it overflows, illustrating electron release. A similar analogy for the copper electrode is sought but remains elusive. The conversation also touches on the behavior of zinc in redox reactions, clarifying that zinc does not become negatively charged as it readily gives up electrons to form Zn2+. The need for a balanced analogy for both electrodes is emphasized to enhance understanding of battery function.
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In a zinc / copper danielle cell could we say that the Zinc electrode is like a glass of water (water molecules are electrons) The full glass of water reprenst the charge of the zinc electrode and when you try to fill it with more water it overflows (electrons leave the zinc electrode)
 
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You would need to provide an equivalent analogy for the other electrode. I can’t think of one that follows quite as nicely as for the zinc.
You would perhaps add a pump and a control valve which allows an electron in at the bottom for every one that leaves the top, perhaps according to the pressure inside.
 
I meant do the zinc hold a certain amount of electrons to become negatively charged
When we learned about redox reactions they say that zinc gives electrons instantly as it becomes zn2+ thus the zinc is never negatively charged
 
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