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Redox and electrochemistry — Question 6

QCAA 2025, Paper 1 · 1 mark

Q6 · 2025 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark

QUESTION 6

Determine which statement is true for an electrolytic cell used for electroplating.

(A) The redox reaction is spontaneous.

(B) The anode is the object to be plated.

(C) The cathode is reduced to replenish the metal ions.

(D) The electrolyte contains the metal ions that plate the object.

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