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For electroplating copper on an iron object, which terminal of the battery (positive or negative) is connected to the iron object? Also name the electrolyte you will use for this purpose.

In the process of electroplating, the metal to be electroplated is taken as cathode and the one used for coating is chosen as the anode. And, we know, anode is positive terminal and the cathode is negative terminal. Thus, negative terminal will be connected to the iron object.


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