Chemistry
Here is an electrode reaction:
Cu ⟶ Cu2+ + 2e-. [i.e. Cu – 2e- ⟶ Cu2+]
At which electrode (anode or cathode) would such a reaction take place ? Is this an example of oxidation or reduction ?
Electrolysis
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Cu ⟶ Cu2+ + 2e-
This reaction takes place at anode.
This is an example of oxidation.
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