Interpretation:
The Cu2 + ion needs to be explained as a Cu metal with 2 missing electrons using a copper plating experiment.
Concept introduction:
Copper plating is an
Answer to Problem 5E
In copper plating experiment a metal is covered with copper which is formed after reduction of Cu2 + .
Thus Cu2 + is nothing but a copper atom that is missing two electrons.
Explanation of Solution
In copper plating experiment Cu is taken as anode and any metal which need to be plated by copper is taken as cathode. One electrolyte is taken containing copper ion like copper sulfate.
The reduction of copper is represented as follows:
This is the reaction which takes place at cathode and the copper produced by the reduction of Cu2 + is deposited on the nickel metal. Thus, nickel strip will be thicker due to deposition of copper atom.
Cu2 + is copper ion which has two electrons less as compared to a neutral copper atom.
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