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Question
Aqueous solution of nickel sulphate contains \[\ce{Ni^{+2}}\] and \[\ce{SO^{-2}_{4}}\] ions.
- Which ion moves towards the cathode?
- What is the product at the anode?
Solution
- Nickel ions move towards the cathode.
- Nickel ions.
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