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An investigation into the amount of copper deposited on the anode and cathode during electrolysis
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... An investigation into the amount of copper deposited on the anode and cathode during electrolysis I am aiming to discover a relationship between the amount of copper deposited on the anode and cathode during electrolysis in copper sulphate solution. Background Knowledge A powerful way to decompose a substance is to pass electricity through it. This process is called electrolysis. Electrolysis occurs when two conductors are submerged in a liquid or solution. The liquid or solution in which the two conductors are submerged must be an electrical conductor. This type of solution is called an electrolyte. A commonly used electrolyte is copper sulphate solution (CuSO4). As this is commonly used for electrolysis this is the solution I decided to use. The following is information which I have taken from a science textbook. When two conductors are submerged in an electrolyte and a current is passed through, the system is known as an electrolytic cell. When













