Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Ionic compounds in solution can be decomposed by electrolysis.
(a(i))[1]

Platinum is a solid and conducts electricity well. State one other property of platinum that makes it suitable for use as electrodes.

(a(ii))[1]

State what would be observed at the positive electrode during this electrolysis.

(a(iii))[2]

State and explain what would happen to the mass of the negative electrode during this electrolysis.

(a(iv))[2]

Suggest how the colour of the electrolyte would change during this electrolysis. Explain your answer.

(a(v))[2]

Identify the species that is oxidised during this electrolysis. Explain your answer.

(b(i))[4]

Describe how a metal spoon can be electroplated with silver.

(b(ii))[1]

Give one reason why metal spoons are electroplated with silver.

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