Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid generates gases at both electrodes.
(a(i))[3]

The apparatus is only partly drawn. Finish the diagram by labelling the anode and cathode, adding the connecting wires, and showing how the gases are collected.

(a(ii))[2]

Name the substances formed at each electrode.

(b)[2]

Carbon dioxide is formed when sulfuric acid reacts with sodium carbonate. Name the two other substances that are produced.

(c)[2]

Describe the test for carbon dioxide.

(d)[1]

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. State one environmental effect of greenhouse gases.

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