Question

With respect to electoreining of copper, answer the following:-
1. Name the electrolyte
2. Name the anode/cathode
3. Reaction at anode and cathode
4. Write the steps involved in this reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Electrolyte is CuSO4 or copper sulphate

2. Cathode is pure copper

   Anode is impure copper

3. At anode: Cu--------->Cu2+ + 2e-

   At cathode: Cu2+ + 2e- ---------> Cu