Explain electrolytic refining of copper

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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 10 months ago
Electrolytic refining of copper:
In the process of electrolytic refining of copper, the electrolyte used is acidified copper sulphate.
Impure metal is made as an anode and pure metal is made as a cathode.
On passing the electric current through the electrolyte, the impure metal from anode dissolves into the electrolyte solution and pure metal from copper sulphate solution deposits on the cathode.
At Anode: Cu → Cu2+ + 2e-
At Cathode: Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu
The soluble impurities go into the solution and insoluble impurities settle down at the bottom of an anode and are known as anode mud.
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