Vicky was performing an experiment on nickel electroplating. He used nickel sulphate as the electrolyte and the cathode was made up of steel. Which type of anode he should use to get satisfactory result in the experiment.

Nickel

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The correct option is A
Nickel

The anode must contain the same metal as the metal in electrolyte.

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Vicky was performing an experiment on nickel electroplating. He used nickel sulphate as the electrolyte and the cathode was made up of steel. Which type of anode he should use to get satisfactory result in the experiment.

The correct option is A NickelThe anode must contain the same metal as the metal in electrolyte.

The correct option is A
Nickel

The anode must contain the same metal as the metal in electrolyte.