When an electric current is passed through a solution containing copper sulphate, copper gets deposited on which electrode?

Electrode which is connected to the positive terminal of the battery

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Electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery

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Equally on both the electrodes

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Either positive or negative electrode depending on the concentration of the solution

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The correct option is B
Electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery

Copper ions are positively charged and hence are deficient in electrons. They will move towards the electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery for gaining electrons.

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When an electric current is passed through a solution containing copper sulphate, copper gets deposited on which electrode?

The correct option is B Electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery Copper ions are positively charged and hence are deficient in electrons. They will move towards the electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery for gaining electrons.

The correct option is B
Electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery

Copper ions are positively charged and hence are deficient in electrons. They will move towards the electrode which is connected to the negative terminal of the battery for gaining electrons.