What materials are used as cathode, anode and electrolyte during electroplating of a brass spoon with nickel?
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Electrolysis
03 Mark
2025
During the electroplating of a brass spoon with nickel:
- Cathode: Brass spoon
- Anode: Pure nickel plate
- Electrolyte: Aqueous solution of nickel sulphate (NiSOâ‚„)
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