During the refining of an impure metal by electrolysis, the pure metal is deposited: (a) At the cathode (b) On the walls of the electrolytic tank (c) At the anode (d) At the bottom of the electrolytic tank

Vinay

3 years ago

Solution:

Option (a) is the answer. The impure metal is deposited in the anode mud. But the pure metal is deposited on the cathode and anode mud contains contaminants.