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If plus sign (+) denotes the positive electrode and minus sign (-) denotes the negative electrode, then which of the following statement is correct for an iron spoon to be copper-plated ?

Copper plate(+), Iron spoon(-), Copper sulphate electrolyte is the correct setup combination for electroplating. Because the anode is made the metal to be deposited and cathode to the one on which it is electroplated.

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