Understanding Electroplating: Cu and Fe Ion Movement Explanation

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In the electroplating process involving copper (Cu) and iron (Fe), positively charged copper ions migrate towards the iron electrode due to copper's higher solubility compared to iron. This solubility allows copper to dissolve more readily, forming Cu²⁺ ions in solution. Consequently, these ions move towards the negatively charged iron electrode, facilitating the electroplating process. This fundamental principle is critical for understanding ion movement in electroplating applications.

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In a Cu and Fe electroplaying process, why does the positively charged ions move from Cu to Fe instead of the other way round?
 
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Not sure if this will answer your question:

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/electroplating.html

I think the basic answer though is that copper dissolves more easily than iron and so it becomes a positively charged ion in solution and migrates toward the iron electrode.
 
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jedishrfu said:
Not sure if this will answer your question:

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/electroplating.html

I think the basic answer though is that copper dissolves more easily than iron and so it becomes a positively charged ion in solution and migrates toward the iron electrode.

It indeed is of great help to me. Thanks!
 

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