During electrolysis of copper, copper gets deposited on the _______________.
A
cathode
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B
electrolyte
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C
surface of the container
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D
anode
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Solution
The correct option is A cathode During the electroplating process, copper gets deposited on the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery i.e, the cathode.