Question

Name the common elements in the anode mud
in electrolytic refining of copper... why are they so present?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

In electrolytic refining of copper, the common elements present in anode mud are selenium, tellurium, silver, gold, platinum, and antimony. These elements are very less reactive and are not affected during the purification process. Hence, they settle down below the anode as anode mud.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the electrolytic refining of copper, the anode mud contains antimony, selenium, tellurium, silver gold and platinum. These are impurities in blister copper. They are less reactive and unaffected by CuSO4−H2SO4 solution and hence, settle down under anode as anode mud