Question

In silver electroplating, silver nitrate is used as a :

• A. anode
• B. cathode
• C. electrolyte
• D. electrolytic cell

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

electrolyte

Electroplating is a process in which a particular metal layer is deposited on an object. It is done by electrolysis. In electrolysis, the solution is a mixture of a salt and water. An electrolyte is a substance (maybe salt) which when dissolved in water, the water becomes a good conductor of electricity. As silver nitrate is a salt, it is used as an electrolyte.