(a)Which metal will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by electrolytic refining?
(b)Suggest a suitable electrolyte also.
(c)Where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?

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Dear Student,

(a) Impure silver will be used as anode and pure silver will be used as cathode.

(b)Silver salt i.e. AgNO₃ in aqueous form can be used as electrolyte.

(c)Pure silver will be obtained as cathode.

Regards,

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(a)Which metal will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by electrolytic refining? (b)Suggest a suitable electrolyte also. (c)Where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?

Dear Student, (a) Impure silver will be used as anode and pure silver will be used as cathode. (b)Silver salt i.e. AgNO3 in aqueous form can be used as electrolyte. (c)Pure silver will be obtained as cathode. Regards,

(a)Which metal will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by electrolytic refining?
(b)Suggest a suitable electrolyte also.
(c)Where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?

Dear Student,

(a) Impure silver will be used as anode and pure silver will be used as cathode.

(b)Silver salt i.e. AgNO₃ in aqueous form can be used as electrolyte.

(c)Pure silver will be obtained as cathode.

Regards,