Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 6 - No. 47)
What is the function of the inert electrodes in the electrolysis of copper sulfate solution?
To dissolve into the solution.
To provide copper ions for plating.
To conduct electricity without undergoing a chemical change.
To increase the concentration of the solution.
Explanation
Inert electrodes simply conduct the current, while the chemical reactions happen at their surface.
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