Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

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

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

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