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Chemistry · May / June 2024 · Paper 11 · Question 13

5070Electrolysis

The apparatus shown is set up to electroplate a steel key with copper. The key does not get coated with copper. Which change needs to be made to electroplate the key?

  1. Aincrease the concentration of the aqueous copper(II) sulfate
  2. Bincrease the electric current
  3. Creplace the solution with dilute sulfuric acid
  4. Dreverse the electrical connections

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Correct answer: D. reverse the electrical connections

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