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Question
Mr Ramu wants electrolyte his key chain with nickel to prevent rusting. For this electroplating
(i) Name the electrolyte
(ii) Name the cathode
(iii) Name the anode
(iv) Give the reaction at the cathode
(v) Give the reaction at the anode
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Solution
(i) Aqueous solution of nickel sulphate with few drops of dil. sulphuric acid
(ii) Article (e.g. key chain)
(iii) Pure nickel
(iv) Ni2+ + 2e-→ Ni
(v) Ni → Ni2+ + 2e-
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