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In the elctrolysis refinin of copper, Ag and Au are found:

A

on anode

B

in electrolyte solution

C

in anode mud

D

in cathode mud

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electrolytic Refining**: - Electrolytic refining is a process used to purify metals. In this case, we are focusing on copper refining. - The process involves the use of an electrolytic cell, where an impure metal (copper) is oxidized at the anode and pure metal is deposited at the cathode. 2. **Components of the Electrolytic Cell**: - The cell consists of two electrodes: an anode (where oxidation occurs) and a cathode (where reduction occurs). - The electrolyte used is typically a solution of copper sulfate (CuSO₄). 3. **Reactions at the Electrodes**: - At the **anode**, the impure copper undergoes oxidation: \[ \text{Cu (s)} \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+} (aq) + 2e^- \] - This means that copper ions are released into the solution, and the anode loses mass as copper is oxidized. - At the **cathode**, copper ions from the solution are reduced: \[ \text{Cu}^{2+} (aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu (s)} \] - This results in the deposition of pure copper on the cathode. 4. **Formation of Anode Mud**: - As the impure copper is oxidized at the anode, other metals that are less reactive than copper, such as silver (Ag) and gold (Au), do not dissolve into the solution. - Instead, they accumulate at the bottom of the electrolytic cell, forming what is known as "anode mud". 5. **Conclusion**: - In the electrolysis refining of copper, silver and gold are found in the anode mud, which is the residue left at the anode after the process. ### Final Answer: - In the electrolysis refining of copper, silver and gold are found in **anode mud**.
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