Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

In the electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid, hydrogen gas is produced at the cathode. What is the ionic half-equation for this reaction?

  • A$\text{H}^+ + \text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{H}$
  • B$\text{H}^+ \rightarrow \text{H} + \text{e}^-$
  • C$2\text{H}^+ + 2\text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{H}_2$
  • D$2\text{H}^+ \rightarrow \text{H}_2 + 2\text{e}^-$

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