Copper Mining - Redox Reactions with Copper and Iron

The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to the concept of electroplating and the reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions involved. Students will understand the process of electroplating using copper sulfate as the electrolyte and copper as the metal to be plated.

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This lesson can be applied to Chemistry standards, CHEM.3.5 and CHEM.3.6.