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प्रश्न
How is impure copper purified by electrolysis ? Explain.
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उत्तर
Electrolytic refining is used for the purification of copper. In this case
Cathode : Pure copper strip
Anode : Impure copper
Electrolyte : A solution of copper sulphate and dilute sulphuric acid.
When the current is passed through the electrolyte , the copper ions of the copper sulphate solution are attracted to the cathode where they gain electrons and are deposited on pure copper strips. The impure copper loses electrons and passes into solution as soluble copper ions.
At Cathode : Cu+2 + 2e- → Cu
At anode : Cu + 2e- → Cu+2
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reasons why In the electroplating of an article with silver, the electrolyte sodium argentocyanide solution is preferred over silver nitrate solution.
State one relevant observation for the following:
At the anode when aqueous copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using copper electrodes.
Out of Cu and Ag, which is more active?
Give reason for the following:
For electroplating with silver, silver nitrate is not used as an electrolyte.
Give three applications of electrolysis.
The following question relate to the electroplating of an article with silver.
What should be the nature of the anode?
The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver is ______.
Which solution is preferred as electrolyte, CuSO4 or FeSO4?
Write two applications of electrolysis in which the anode diminishes in mass.
What ions must be present in a solution used for electroplating a particular metal?
