Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

(a(i))[1]

As electrolysis takes place, gas is formed at both electrodes. Finish the diagram to show the method used to collect the gases.

(a(ii))[1]

State the term used for the negative electrode.

(a(iii))[2]

Predict the main products formed at the negative electrode and the positive electrode during electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride.

(a(iv))[1]

Give the name of a suitable element for use as the electrodes in this electrolysis.

(b(i))[1]

What mass of sodium hydroxide is contained in 200 cm$^3$ of this solution?

(b(ii))[1]

What change would impurities cause in the melting point of sodium hydroxide?

(c)[1]

Describe how you could make a sample of solid sodium chloride from sodium chloride solution.

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