Question

. Copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using platinum anode:

(a) Name the ions present in the solution.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Copper is liberated at cathode, oxygen at anode.

Explanation:

During electrolysis, copper is deposited at the cathode while oxygen is liberated at anode. The following reactions occur at the electrodes

At anode :

2H(2)O > 4H+O(2) + 4e-

(oxidation) ...

At cathode :

Cu(2)(+) + 2e- > Cu (s)

(Reduction)...

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