1. Anode (Positive terminal): Copper plate dissolves, releasing Cu²⁺ ions into the solution.
2. Electrolyte: CuSO₄ solution conducts electricity and contains Cu²⁺ ions.
3. Cathode (Negative terminal): Cu²⁺ ions gain electrons and deposit as copper metal.
4. Result: The object at the cathode gets coated with a layer of copper!