Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Copper is purified by electrolysis. Which statement is incorrect?

  • ABoth electrodes contain copper.
  • BCopper is both oxidised and reduced in the process.
  • CPure copper is deposited on the positive electrode.
  • DThe electrolyte is aqueous copper(II) sulfate.

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