During extraction of metals, electolytic refining is used to obtain pure metals. (a) Which material will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by this process? (b) Suggest a suitable electrolyte also. (c) In this electrolytic cell, where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Soln:
- During extraction of metals, impure metal will be used as anode and pure metal is used as cathode for refining of silver metal by this electrolytic refining.
- Silver Sulphate or Silver Nitrate
- Pure silver is obtained on cathode