Question

Identify the substance underlined, in the following case:

The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver.

Answer 1

• The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with a silver (Ag) is Sodium Argento cyanide.
• It is the process of deposition of a superior metal on the surface of base metal or article.
• An aqueous solution of sodium argentocyanide is used for the electrolysis of silver as the migration of ${\mathrm{Ag}}^{+}$ ions is slow in this solution as compared to${\mathrm{AgNO}}_3.$