Name two metals which are purified by electrolytic refining. Mention the anode,cathode and the electrolyte used in the refining process. At which electrode would the pure metal be deposited?

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(N/A) Two metals purified by electrolytic refining are $Copper$ $(Cu)$ and $Zinc$ $(Zn)$.
In the electrolytic refining process:
$1$. The $Anode$ is made of an impure block of the metal.
$2$. The $Cathode$ is made of a thin strip of pure metal.
$3$. The $Electrolyte$ is an aqueous solution of a salt of the metal being refined.
The pure metal is deposited on the $Cathode$.

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