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Copper deposition takes place on the electrode connected to the battery terminal during the electroplating of copper electrodes.

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positive
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Solution

The correct option is B negative
When electrical current passes through the solution CuSO4, copper sulphate dissociates into copper and sulphate ions. Positive copper ions are drawn to the electrode connected to the battery's negative terminal and deposited as copper metal.

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