Can we plate zinc over copper by electro plating?
Asked by harrytheultimateguy | 26th Nov, 2009, 10:50: AM
Yes, it is possible.
The cathode will be copper
The anode will be zinc
The electrolyte (solution) will be zinc dissolved in vinegar and water.
First at anode zinc will be oxidised and converted to Zn2+ ions.The two electrons released move to towards the copper rod through the electric wires.Zn2+ ions move into the solution.
Copper rod is cathode(negative pole of the battery) and since it is negatively charged, it attracts the positively charged Zn2+ ions. These Zn2+ ions reach the copper rod through the solution. They accept two electrons on the copper rod. The positive charge is neutralized and 'reduce' it to a metallic atom of Zn. Thus, zinc gets depositied on the copper rod.
Answered by | 26th Nov, 2009, 02:50: PM
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