Electrolysis of concentrated CuSO4 Flashcards

1
Q

List ions formed

A

Ions formed
H+ OH¯ from water
SO₄²¯ Cu+ from copper II sulfate

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state reactions at the different electrodes

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Anode: oxygen gas released
4OH¯ → O₂ + H₂O + 4e¯
Cathode: copper discharged as a metal as it is lower than hydrogen in the reactivity series

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