Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Copper(II) sulfate can be electrolysed by using either carbon electrodes or copper electrodes. Which statement explains what occurs at the positive electrode?

  • ACopper is deposited if the electrode is made from carbon.
  • BCopper is deposited if the electrode is made from copper.
  • COxygen gas is produced if the electrode is made from carbon.
  • DOxygen gas is produced if the electrode is made from copper.

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