Question:
Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic refining ?
(i) Ag
(ii) Cu
(iii) Na
(iv) Mg
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
Solution:
(a). Both Ag and Cu are very hard. These are called coinage metals and are purified by electrolytic refining.