Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Electrolysis is used to coat a metal statue with silver. The statue acts as an electrode in a suitable electrolyte. Which row is correct?

  • Astatue: cathode; electrolyte: $\text{AgCl}(aq)$
  • Bstatue: cathode; electrolyte: $\text{AgNO}_3(aq)$
  • Cstatue: anode; electrolyte: $\text{AgCl}(aq)$
  • Dstatue: anode; electrolyte: $\text{AgNO}_3(aq)$

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