Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Copper electrodes are used to electrolyse aqueous copper(II) sulfate. Which row gives the correct description of what happens?

  • Amass of anode increases; mass of cathode decreases; colour of electrolyte remains blue
  • Bmass of anode remains the same; mass of cathode decreases; colour of electrolyte becomes colourless
  • Cmass of anode decreases; mass of cathode increases; colour of electrolyte remains blue
  • Dmass of anode remains the same; mass of cathode increases; colour of electrolyte becomes colourless

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