Chemistry
In the process of Electrorefining of Copper shown in the diagram below, which of the following statements is correct?

- The anode is made of pure Copper.
- The cathode is made of impure Copper.
- Copper is deposited at the anode.
- Copper ions from the anode move to the cathode and get deposited as pure Copper.
Answer
Copper ions from the anode move to the cathode and get deposited as pure Copper.
Reason — At the anode, impure copper dissolves into the solution as Cu2+ ions. These Cu2+ ions migrate through the solution to the cathode, where they gain electrons and are deposited as pure copper.
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- Their molecules contain atoms only of carbon and hydrogen.
- Their molecules have the same number of carbon atoms.
- They have the same functional group.
- They have the same relative molecular mass.
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Electroplating steel objects with silver involves a three-step process.
Step 1 — A coating of copper is applied to the object.
Step 2 — A coating of nickel is applied to the object.
Step 3 — The coating of silver is applied to the object.
(a) A diagram of the apparatus used for step 1 is shown.

The chemical process taking place on the surface of the object is
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- ⟶ Cu (s)
What is the observation seen on the surface of the object?Explain why the concentration of copper ions in the electrolyte remains constant throughout step 1.
(b) Give two changes which would be needed in order to coat nickel onto the object in step 2.
(c) Write down the reaction taking place at the positive electrode during step 3.
Identify the following:
(a) A bond formed between two atoms by sharing of a pair of electrons, with both electrons being provided by the same atom.
(b) A salt formed by the complete neutralization of an acid by a base.
(c) A reaction in which the hydrogen of an alkane is replaced by a halogen.
(d) The energy required to remove an electron from a neutral gaseous atom.
(e) A homogenous mixture of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal in a definite proportion in their molten state.