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a) Anode: The metal that will produce the plating is the anode, or positively charged
electrode, in the circuit.
b) Cathode: This metal is the part of the electroplating circuit that needs to be
plated. It's also known as the foundation. This component serves as the circuit's
negatively charged anode.
c) Solution: In an electrolytic solution, the electrodepositing reaction takes place. To
promote the flow of electricity, this solution contains one or more metal salts,
commonly copper sulphate.
d) Power Source: Used to provide current to the circuit. This power source injects
electricity into the system by applying a current to the anode.
Figure 1
The standard potentials of numerous elements or electrode reactions are included in
the table below. The less noble the metal, the lower its standard potential.
Table 1
APPARATUS
Stop Watch
pH Paper
Copper- Nickel
(10 cent)
Bronze
(1 cent)
Mild Steel Plate
Power Supply
(12v)
Alligator Clip
Graphite Rod
PROCEDURE
Figure 2
1) Follow the instructions based on Figure 2 to set up the experiment. Place the
electrolyte copper sulphate (CuSO4) in a beaker. Then, using a pH paper, check
the electrolyte's pH before beginning the experiment.
2) To begin, grind the mild steel plate using sand paper (240 grid) to eliminate any
unwanted material until the surface is smooth and clean.
3) Weight the mild steel and keep track of the results in a table.
4) Connect the anode to the graphite rod using wire clip.
5) Connect the cathode to the mild steel using the wire clip.
6) Make sure to turn on the power supply and connect the anode and cathode to the
source.
7) Soak the graphite rod and mild steel in the electrolyte for 10 minutes.
8) Remove the mild steel and graphite rod and rinse in deionized water after
removing it from the beaker.
9) Repeat steps 6–8 for a total of 30 minutes.
10) Use bronze metal and copper-nickel metal to repeat steps 6 to 9.
RESULT/CALCULATION
10 minutes 30 minutes
Initial Final Initial Final
Sample Sample
Weight, Wo Weight, Wf Weight, Wo Weight, Wf
(g) (g) (g) (g)
Mild Steel 3.50 3.65 Mild Steel 3.50 3.83
Bronze 1.60 1.71 Bronze 1.60 1.80
Copper- 2.70 2.84 Copper- 2.70 2.92
Nickel Nickel
OBSERVATION
1) The weight of the electrodes increases from their original weight after 10
minutes and 30 minutes, according to our observations while conducting this
experiment.
2) During the experiment, we see that the solution's blue colour fades as the
concentration of ions Cu+2 is converted to Cu and the volume of the solution
shrinks.
3) The mild steel electrode reacted quickly with the solution, whereas the bronze
and copper-nickel electrodes responded slowly.
QUESTION AND DISCUSSION
c) Give all relevant half reactions occurring at the cathode and anode (mild
steel sample)
CONCLUSION
4) What is electroplating? (n.d.). https://www.sharrettsplating.com/about/what-
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