6.7 - Electroplating (Process and Example)
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Practice Questions
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What role does the cathode play in electroplating?
💡 Hint: Remember its connection to the negative charge.
What is the electrolyte used in silver plating?
💡 Hint: Think about the metal being deposited.
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What electrode is referred to as the cathode in electroplating?
💡 Hint: Think about charge flow.
Electroplating can prevent corrosion. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider what coating does to exposed surfaces.
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Jane wants to electroplate a bronze statue with silver. If she employs a solution saturated with silver ions, what should she consider to achieve an even deposition?
💡 Hint: Consider how the flow of electricity impacts the quality of coating.
Discuss how varying the temperature of the electrolyte solution might affect the electroplating process.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of heat on chemical reactions.
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