Initial mass of copper electrode (g) 1.201g Final mass of copper electrode (g) 1.163g Initial mass of key (g) 8.464g Final mass of key (g) 8.525g Average current (A) 0.015 A Time of current application (s) 30 min Electroplating. Write the oxidation and reduction half-reactions for this process.

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Initial mass of copper electrode (g)

1.201g

Final mass of copper electrode (g)

1.163g

Initial mass of key (g)

8.464g

Final mass of key (g)

8.525g

Average current (A)

0.015 A

Time of current application (s)

30 min

Electroplating.

  1. Write the oxidation and reduction half-reactions for this process.
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