Purification of copper is depicted here.
Write the chemical equation during electrolysis.

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The chemical reaction taking place during electrolysis are:
At anode : $C u \to C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}$
At Cathode : $C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} \to C u$

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Purification of copper is depicted here.Write the chemical equation during electrolysis.

The chemical reaction taking place during electrolysis are:At anode : Cu→Cu2++2e− At Cathode : Cu2++2e−→Cu

Purification of copper is depicted here.
Write the chemical equation during electrolysis.

The chemical reaction taking place during electrolysis are:
At anode : $C u \to C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}$
At Cathode : $C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} \to C u$