Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

(a)[1]

Give the meaning of the term diatomic.

(b)[3]

Work out the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in the chloride ion shown, $^{37}_{17}\text{Cl}^-.$

(c(i))[2]

State what is meant by exothermic.

(c(ii))[1]

Fig. 4.1 gives an incomplete reaction pathway diagram for the reaction between chlorine and hydrogen. Finish Fig. 4.1 by adding these formulae to the diagram: Cl$_2$ + H$_2$, 2HCl.

(c(iii))[1]

Explain how Fig. 4.1 indicates that the reaction is exothermic.

(d)[1]

State the colour of the solution.

(e(i))[2]

Complete the word equation for this reaction.\n\nhydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide → [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(e(ii))[1]

Sodium hydroxide is an alkali. Write the formula of the ion found in all alkalis.

(f(i))[2]

Label Fig. 4.2 to show the anode and the electrolyte.

(f(ii))[4]

Name the products and describe the observations at the positive and negative electrodes.

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