Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

An aqueous solution of copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed with copper electrodes. What is the ionic half-equation for the process at the cathode?

  • A$\text{Cu} \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^-$
  • B$\text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}$
  • C$2\text{H}^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{H}_2$
  • D$2\text{O}^{2-} \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 4e^-$

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