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Electrolytic cell- example - 2

Label the following cell if it were constructed with Platinum rod, iron key and copper(II)sulfate
solution.

Anode +

Cathode -

a) Label anode and cathode.


b) Label which electrode is + & ─
c) Write down the equations for electrode reactions.
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d) At the end of reaction, what is the change
i)At anode The platinum rod will break down. The mass will be reduced
ii)At cathode Solid copper will be formed. Mass will increase
iii)In the electrolyte stays the same
e) This is an important application of electrolytic cell. It is called electroplating

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