Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 21 - Electrochemistry - 21 Assessment - Page 757: 88

Answer

To remove the gold, connect the positive electrode from the power source to the gold object. then connect the negative electrode to another metal. The gold object will work as the anode and the gold with be oxidized.

Work Step by Step

To remove the gold, connect the positive electrode from the power source to the gold object. then connect the negative electrode to another metal. The gold object will work as the anode and the gold with be oxidized.
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