Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

This question deals with electricity and chemical reactions.
(a(i))[2]

State the meaning of the term electrolyte.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name used for the Roman numeral, (II), in the name copper(II) sulfate.

(a(iii))[1]

State the change in colour of the aqueous copper(II) sulfate as this electrolysis continues.

(a(iv))[2]

Write the ionic half-equation for copper forming at the cathode.

(a(v))[1]

Give the formula of the ion that produces oxygen at the anode.

(b)[1]

State the change that occurs at the anode.

(c(i))[3]

Name the materials used for the anode (positive electrode), the cathode (negative electrode) and the electrolyte.

(c(ii))[2]

State two reasons for electroplating spoons.

(d(i))[2]

State one harmful effect of carbon dioxide and one harmful effect of carbon monoxide.

(d(ii))[1]

State one disadvantage of using hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells for cars compared with petrol, apart from cost.

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