In: Chemistry
predict which will be oxidized and which will be reduced for the electrolysis of a molten salt mixture of NiBR2 and Cu(NO3)2.
Ni+2 --> oxidizes, since has lowe E°cell value
Cu+2 --> reduces, since has higher E°cell value
The reaction
Cu+2(aq) + Ni(s) --> Cu(s) + Ni+2(aq)