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    The document discusses the process of electroplating, where a metallic object is coated with another metal through electrolysis. Specifically, it describes how copper electroplating works, where the object acts as the cathode in a CuSO4 solution, copper dissolves at the anode to become Cu2+ ions, and these ions are then deposited as copper metal onto the cathode. Finally, it provides some examples of common metals used in electroplating and their typical applications.

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    The document discusses the process of electroplating, where a metallic object is coated with another metal through electrolysis. Specifically, it describes how copper electroplating works, where the object acts as the cathode in a CuSO4 solution, copper dissolves at the anode to become Cu2+ ions, and these ions are then deposited as copper metal onto the cathode. Finally, it provides some examples of common metals used in electroplating and their typical applications.

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    electroplating

    Electroplating is the process in which a metallic object is


    coated with another metal by electrolysis

    electroplating with copper


    electroplating an object with copper:
    -

    object
    (cathode)

    +
    copper
    (anode)
    CuSO4

    electroplating
    electroplating with copper
    the electrolyte is CuSO4 solution
    object is made the cathode; copper is made the anode
    at the anode, copper dissolves

    Cu(s)

    Cu2+(aq) + 2e

    at the cathode, Cu2+ ions are discharged as copper metal


    and deposited on the object

    Cu2+(aq) + 2e

    Cu(s)

    transfer of copper from anode to the cathode; CuSO4


    solution remains unchanged

    electroplating
    electroplating
    many metallic objects can be electroplated in the same way:
    o object is made of cathode
    o metal used for electroplating is made the anode
    o electrolyte is a solution of ions of the metal

    electroplating
    electroplating
    examples of electroplating:
    Electroplating Metal

    Uses

    chromium

    water taps, motorcar, and bicycle parts

    tin

    tin cans

    silver

    silver-plated sports trophies, plaques,


    ornaments, knives and forks

    nickel

    corrosion-resistant layer before


    electroplating with another metal on top

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