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In the electrolytic refining of copper, write equation for the reaction of the impure copper.
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Answered by DrBob222
For the impure Cu the rxn is Cu ==> Cu^2+ + 2e. anode
At the pure Cu the rxn is Cu^2+ + 2e ==> Cu(s) cathode
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