Name the elements present in anode mud during refining of copper. Why does it contain such elements ?

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Name the elements present in anode mud during refining of copper. Why does it contain such elements ?

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answered Dec 18, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
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Au and Ag. They are not oxidized at anode. They are less electropositive than copper.

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