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The diagram shows the process of purification of copper metal. A thick copper plate A of impure copper and a thin copper plate B are immersed in a metal sulphate solution and an electric current is passed through it.

What is liberated at the cathode? Explain.

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Copper (Impürs copper metal of .anode. goes op dissolying in copper sulphate solution making itfrom copper sulphate solution goes on e depositing on pure copper plate (cathode) thinker
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