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How would you change a metal like Cu2+ ions into Cu?

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Dear Student,
Cu²⁺ can be changed to Cu by reduction of cu²⁺ using a cathode. The ion will gain electrons from the metal cathode and form the metal .
$C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} \to C u$
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