In the electrolysis of CuSO\(_4\)(g) using platinum electrodes, the reaction at the anode is
During the electrolysis of an aqueous copper sulfate (CuSO\(_4\)) solution using platinum electrodes, copper ions (Cu\(^{2+}\)) are reduced to solid copper (Cu) at the cathode, and water (H\(_2\)O) is oxidized to oxygen gas (O\(_2\)) and hydrogen ions (H\(^+\)) at the anode.
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Cathode (Reduction): Copper ions (Cu\(^{2+}\)) from the solution migrate towards the cathode and gain two electrons (2e-) to form solid copper, which deposits on the electrode.
Anode (Oxidation): Water molecules (H\(_2\)O) are oxidized at the anode, losing electrons and forming oxygen gas (O\(_2\)) and hydrogen ions (H+).
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