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Elucidate how copper is refined?

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Answer:

Both of the electrodes are dipped in a solution containing copper ions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Then the copper from the anode gets oxidized and forms copper ions. When copper ions reach the cathode, their reduction occurs and they get converted to pure copper metal and get collected at the cathode.

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