Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed with copper electrodes. Which statement about this electrolysis is incorrect?

  • AAn oxidation reaction occurs at the positive electrode.
  • BThe current is carried through the electrolyte by ions.
  • CThe negative electrode gains mass.
  • DThe number of copper(II) ions in the electrolyte decreases.

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