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Question
Write two applications of electrolysis in which the anode diminishes in mass.
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Solution
- Electroplating of metals
- Electrorefining of metals
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Identify the substance underlined, in the following case
The electrolyte used for electroplating an article 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
Give one word or phrase for the following:
Electrolytic deposition of a superior metal on a baser metal.
An electrolytic cell is set up using two platinum electrodes and an aqueous solution of copper (II) sulphate,
(a)draw a labelled diagram of the electrolytic cell,
(b)Name the ions present in the cell,
(c)Name the ions migrating towards the anode,
(d)Name the ions migrating towards the cathode,
(e)Name the ions which will not be discharged at electrodes during electrolysis,
(f)Write the reaction at the cathode,
(g)Write the reaction at the anode,
(h)Name the spectator ion in the solution.
Give reason for the following:
For electroplating with silver, silver nitrate is not used as an electrolyte.
Explain the term:
Electro refining
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What ions must be present in the electrolyte?
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(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.
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| Anode | Electrolyte | |
| Purification of copper |
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