Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

What is the ionic half-equation for the reaction taking place at the cathode when molten lead(II) bromide is electrolysed?

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

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