Electrolysis of concentrated CuSO4 Flashcards
1
Q
List ions formed
A
Ions formed
H+ OH¯ from water
SO₄²¯ Cu+ from copper II sulfate
2
Q
state reactions at the different electrodes
A
Anode: oxygen gas released
4OH¯ → O₂ + H₂O + 4e¯
Cathode: copper discharged as a metal as it is lower than hydrogen in the reactivity series