In the electrolytic refining of a metal $M$,what would you take as the anode,the cathode,and the electrolyte?

  • A
    Anode: Pure metal $M$,Cathode: Impure metal $M$,Electrolyte: Salt solution of metal $M$
  • B
    Anode: Impure metal $M$,Cathode: Pure metal $M$,Electrolyte: Salt solution of metal $M$
  • C
    Anode: Impure metal $M$,Cathode: Impure metal $M$,Electrolyte: Pure metal $M$
  • D
    Anode: Pure metal $M$,Cathode: Pure metal $M$,Electrolyte: Impure metal $M$

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