MCQ
Copper electrode:
- ✓Donates electrons to hydrogen ions.
- BAccepts electrons from hydrogen ions.
- CDonates electrons to sulphate ions.
- DAccepts electrons from sulphate ions.
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Answer
Correct option: A.
Donates electrons to hydrogen ions.
According electron configuration of copper atom, there is one electron in the outermost shell. For becoming a stable atom, the copper electrode will donate electrons to hydrogen atom.
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