Question 8
In the electrolytic refining of a metal M, what would you take as the anode, the cathode and the electrolyte?

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In the electrolytic refining of a metal M:
Anode $\to$ Impure metal M
Cathode $\to$ Thin strip of pure metal M
Electrolyte $\to$ Aqueous salt solution of metal M

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Question 8 In the electrolytic refining of a metal M, what would you take as the anode, the cathode and the electrolyte?

In the electrolytic refining of a metal M: Anode → Impure metal M Cathode → Thin strip of pure metal M Electrolyte → Aqueous salt solution of metal M

Question 8
In the electrolytic refining of a metal M, what would you take as the anode, the cathode and the electrolyte?

In the electrolytic refining of a metal M:
Anode $\to$ Impure metal M
Cathode $\to$ Thin strip of pure metal M
Electrolyte $\to$ Aqueous salt solution of metal M