The anode used during purification of impure copper is__________.
[pure thin Cu sheet / thick impure Cu block]
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Electrolysis of copper the positive electrode anode is made up of impure copper which is to be purified. The negative electrode cathode is a bar of pure copper. The two electrodes are placed in copper sulfate solution.
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