Question

name the anode,the cathode and the electrolyte used in electrolytic refining of impure copper.

Answer 1

Impure copper plates act as anode & thin plates of pure copper act as cathode.

Answer 2

Hi friend,

The process of electrolysis is used to purify impure copper with the help of current.

Anode: The anode used for this process is made up impure.

Cathode: The cathode used for the electrolysis is pure copper sheets.

Electrolyte: Copper sulphate solution is used as an electrolyte in this process.

The impurities from the copper cathode start accumulating at the anode and at the bottom of the electrolytic cells once the current is passed through them; purifying the copper.

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