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Question
Name the metallic ions that should be present in the electrolyte when an article made of copper is to be electroplated with silver.
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Solution
Ag+ and Na+
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What ions must be present in the electrolyte?
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Step 2: A coating of nickel is applied to the object.
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- A diagram of the apparatus used for step 1 is shown
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- The chemical process taking place on the surface of the object is \[\ce{Cu^2+(aq) + 2e- ->Cu(s)}\]
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