Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The diagram illustrates an experiment used to electroplate a nickel spoon with silver. Which row correctly states the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the electrolyte?

  • Apositive electrode: nickel spoon; negative electrode: pure nickel; electrolyte: silver nitrate solution
  • Bpositive electrode: nickel spoon; negative electrode: pure silver; electrolyte: nickel nitrate solution
  • Cpositive electrode: pure nickel; negative electrode: nickel spoon; electrolyte: silver nitrate solution
  • Dpositive electrode: pure silver; negative electrode: nickel spoon; electrolyte: silver nitrate solution

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