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

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In the electrolyticrefining of a metal M:
Anodeâ†’ Impure metal M
Cathodeâ†’ Thin strip of pure metal M
Electrolyteâ†’ Solution of salt of the metal M

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

In the electrolyticrefining of a metal M:Anodeâ†’ Impure metal MCathodeâ†’ Thin strip of pure metal MElectrolyteâ†’ Solution of salt of the metal M

In the electrolyticrefining of a metal M:
Anodeâ†’ Impure metal M
Cathodeâ†’ Thin strip of pure metal M
Electrolyteâ†’ Solution of salt of the metal M