Question

in the electrolytic refining of a metal what would you take as anode , cathode and electrolyte?write the reaction at anode and cathode

Answer 1

During electrolytic refining, impure metal is made anode and a thin strip of pure metal is made cathode and the electrolyte used is the soluble salt of metal  which is to be refined. when current is passed through it the positive ions attract to negative cathode and anode loses ions

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Answer 2

Answer:

In the process of electrolytic refining of metal called ‘M’, An impure and thick block of metal M. is considered as anode, Thin strip or wire of pure metal M is taken as anode A suitable salt solution of metal M is considered as the electrolyte.