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Question
Copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using a platinum cathode and carbon anode.
Study the diagram given alongside and answer the following questions:
- Give the names of the electrodes A and B.
- Which electrode is the oxidising electrode?
Short Note
Solution
- A is the anode and B is the cathode.
- Electrode A is an oxidising anode.
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