Chemistry

Identify one statement that does not hold true for electrorefining of copper:

  1. Electrolyte is acidified CuSO4 solution
  2. Cathode is a thin strip of impure copper
  3. Anode dissolves in the electrolyte
  4. Anode gets thicker.

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Anode gets thicker

Reason — During electro-refining, the impure copper anode dissolves, so it gradually becomes thinner, while pure copper is deposited on the cathode, making the cathode thicker.

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