Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

An aqueous copper(II) sulfate solution was electrolysed with copper electrodes. Which equation correctly shows the reaction occurring at the anode?

  • A$\text{Cu} \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^{-}$
  • B$\text{Cu} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+}$
  • C$\text{Cu}^{2+} \rightarrow \text{Cu} + 2e^{-}$
  • D$\text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow \text{Cu}$

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