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Question
What ions must be present in a solution used for electroplating a particular metal?
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Solution
The electrolyte used for this purpose must contain the metal ions that will be electroplated in the article.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Name the metallic ions that should be present in the electrolyte when an article made of copper is to be electroplated with silver.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver is
A. Silver nitrate solution
B. Silver cyanide solution
C. Sodium argentocyanide solution
D. Nickel sulfate solution
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.
Explain the term:
Electro refining
How is impure copper purified by electrolysis ? Explain.
The following questions are about electroplating of copper wire with silver.
(a) What ions must be present in the electrolyte?
(b) Of what substance must the anode be made up of?
(c) What will the cathode be made up of?
(d) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place at the cathode.
What ions must be present in a solution used for electroplating a particular metal?
A solution of silver nitrate is a good electrolyte but is not used for electroplating an article with silver.
Copy and complete the following table :
| Anode | Electrolyte | |
| Purification of copper |
