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Why does a different reaction occur at anode when electrode isn't inert and has the same metal ion as present in electrolyte?
What will happen if the electrode isn't inert but is formed of a metal which is different than one present in electrolyte?
For example, we know that in electrolysis of silver nitrate with silver electrodes yields a different reaction at anode. My question is why does such a different reaction occurs and what happens if we have a different, non-inert electrode, say for example copper (electrolysis of silver nitrate using copper electrodes) ?
What will happen if the electrode isn't inert but is formed of a metal which is different than one present in electrolyte?
For example, we know that in electrolysis of silver nitrate with silver electrodes yields a different reaction at anode. My question is why does such a different reaction occurs and what happens if we have a different, non-inert electrode, say for example copper (electrolysis of silver nitrate using copper electrodes) ?
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