alleryWhat electrolyte is used in copper electrorefining?
ACopper sulfate and sulfuric acid
BSodium chloride and water
CNickel chloride and boric acid
DLead bromide and water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Copper sulfate and sulfuric acid
Copper is refined in an aqueous copper sulfate and sulfuric acid electrolyte.
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