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7(c)
An aqueous solution of nickel (II) sulphate was electrolyzed using nickel electrodes. Observe the diagram and answer the questions that follow:
What do you observe at the cathode and anode respectively?
Topic: Electrolysis, electrolytes and electrode processes
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Nickel is deposited at the cathode, while the nickel anode dissolves and loses mass.
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