Question

Predict the products of electrolysis of each of the following :

(i). An aqueous solution of CuSO4 using inert electrodes ( e.g. platinum electrodes) :


(ii). An aqueous solution of CuSO4 using attacking electrodes ( e.g. copper electrodes) ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1) Copper is deposited at cathode and oxygen is evolved at anode. 2) Copper is deposited at cathode and sulphate ions dissolve equivalent amount of copper of the anode.