What Occurs When Copper is Completely Deposited in Copper Sulfate Electrolysis?

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During the electrolysis of copper sulfate, once all the copper ions have deposited onto the electrode, the solution will begin to change. The remaining electrolyte, primarily sulfuric acid, will still be present in the solution. As the copper ions are depleted, the electrolysis process can lead to an increase in the concentration of sulfuric acid, which remains active as an electrolyte. This transition is significant as it indicates that the electrolysis process is nearing completion, and the dynamics of the solution will shift, affecting the overall electrochemical reactions occurring in the system.
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What happens at the point all the copper moves out of solution and onto electrode during electrolysis of copper sulfate? Responding with anything other than an answer with an explanation is not wanted.

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We end up with sulfuric acid, which is itself an electrolyte.
 
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Summary:: Question about copper sulfate electrolysis

What happens at the point all the copper moves out of solution and onto electrode during electrolysis of copper sulfate?
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BenDover said:
Summary:: Question about copper sulfate electrolysis

What happens at the point all the copper moves out of solution and onto electrode during electrolysis of copper sulfate? Responding with anything other than an answer with an explanation is not wanted.

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