alleryAqueous CuSO4 uses Pt electrodes. How does its acidity change?
AMore alkaline
BLess acidic
CFully neutral
DMore acidic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. More acidic
Water oxidation at the platinum anode produces hydrogen ions while copper ions leave the solution at the cathode.
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