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ELECTROLYSIS OF COPPER SULPHATE

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Total cards: 10•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is the chemical formula of the copper (II) sulphate used in the electrolysis?

Back (Answer)

CuSO4 (aq)

#2
Front (Question)

What is the anode in the electrolysis of copper sulphate made of?

Back (Answer)

Impure copper

#3
Front (Question)

What is the cathode in the electrolysis of copper sulphate made of?

Back (Answer)

Pure copper

#4
Front (Question)

What is substance that will build up at the cathode?

Back (Answer)

Copper

#5
Front (Question)

What is the half reaction at the cathode?

Back (Answer)

Cu2+ + 2e- –> Cu(s)

#6
Front (Question)

What forms at the anode?

Back (Answer)

Anode sludge

#7
Front (Question)

How do you get the impure copper that is used for the anode?

Back (Answer)

Reduction of copper ore using carbon

#8
Front (Question)

What do we use copper for?

Back (Answer)

Making conductive wires Coins

#9
Front (Question)

What happens to the size of the anode and cathode as electrolysis happens?

Back (Answer)

The cathode gets bigger The anode gets smaller

#10
Front (Question)

Are the copper ions reduced or oxidised at the cathode?

Back (Answer)

Reduced