2022
Chemistry
POST UTME
In order to silver-plate a metal M, the metal M is the
A.
cathode and a direct current is used
B.
cathode and an alternating current is used
C.
anode and a direct current is used
D.
anode and an alternating current is used.
Correct Answer: cathode and a direct current is used
Explanation
-In electroplating, direct current s used, not alternating current
- the metal to be electroplated is made the cathode while the metal with which we are to electroplate is made the anode
-In electroplating, direct current s used, not alternating current
- the metal to be electroplated is made the cathode while the metal with which we are to electroplate is made the anode