Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

(a(i))[1]

What feature of the diagram indicates that molten magnesium has a lower density than molten magnesium chloride?

(a(ii))[1]

Magnesium is one product of this electrolysis. State the name of the other one.

(a(iii))[1]

Suggest why an unreactive gas, rather than air, is passed over the surface of the molten magnesium.

(a(iv))[1]

Suggest the name of an unreactive gas that could be used.

(b(i))[2]

Which metal is most suitable to make the body of an aircraft? Give a reason for your answer.

(b(ii))[2]

Which metal is most suitable to use for overhead power cables? Give a reason for your answer.

(b(iii))[1]

Which two metals in the table are transition elements?

(c)[2]

Give two properties of transition elements which are not shown by Group I elements.

(d(i))[1]

What is meant by the term alloy?

(d(ii))[1]

Give one reason why alloys are used instead of pure metals.

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