- requires an electric current- the anode is positive and the site of oxidation- the cathode is negative and the site of oxidation1. energy source gives negative charge to cathode2. positive metal ions break off of the piece and become aqueous; the electrons are are pulled by the positive side of the battery3. the positive ions attach to the negatively charged piece and electroplate it

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- requires an electric current
- the anode is positive and the site of oxidation
- the cathode is negative and the site of oxidation
1. energy source gives negative charge to cathode
2. positive metal ions break off of the piece and become aqueous; the electrons are are pulled by the positive side of the battery
3. the positive ions attach to the negatively charged piece and electroplate it