A copper sheet is electroplated with nickel i) Name the anode used, ii) Name the cathode used, iii) Name the ions present in electrolyte iv) Name the ions that move to the cathode v) What will be the product formed at the anode

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1. Anode is nickel rod that is electroplated on copper.
2. Cathode is copper sheet that is to be electroplated.
3. Ions present in the electrolyte are Ni²⁺,H⁺ and OH^-.
4. Ions moving towards cathode are Ni²⁺.
5. Product formed on Anode is Ni²⁺ ions after oxidation of Ni.

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A copper sheet is electroplated with nickel i) Name the anode used, ii) Name the cathode used, iii) Name the ions present in electrolyte iv) Name the ions that move to the cathode v) What will be the product formed at the anode

1. Anode is nickel rod that is electroplated on copper. 2. Cathode is copper sheet that is to be electroplated. 3. Ions present in the electrolyte are Ni2+,H+ and OH-. 4. Ions moving towards cathode are Ni​2+. 5. Product formed on Anode is Ni2+ ions after oxidation of Ni.

1. Anode is nickel rod that is electroplated on copper.
2. Cathode is copper sheet that is to be electroplated.
3. Ions present in the electrolyte are Ni²⁺,H⁺ and OH^-.
4. Ions moving towards cathode are Ni²⁺.
5. Product formed on Anode is Ni²⁺ ions after oxidation of Ni.