Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid is illustrated. Which statement explains what happens to the electrons during the electrolysis?

  • AThey are added to chloride ions.
  • BThey are added to hydrogen ions.
  • CThey move through the circuit from positive to negative.
  • DThey move through the solution from negative to positive.

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