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ELECTRODE REACTIONS

Cathode reactions (reduction) (-) negative cathode where reduction of the attracted positive cations is by electron gain (reduction) to form metal atoms or hydrogen [from Mn+ or H+, n = numerical charge]. The electrons come from the positive anode. Hydrogen ions are reduced to hydrogen gas molecules. Electrolysis of many dilute salts or acid solutions […]

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ELECTROPLATING

Electroplating is a process of depositing a thin layer of a fine and superior metal (like chromium, zinc, nickel, gold etc.) over the article of a baser and cheaper metal (like iron, copper, brass), with the help of electric current. Uses Electroplating is very useful because of the following reasons:   Surface protection e.g. nickel […]

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