Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

During an experiment, electricity is used to decompose a molten compound. Which row gives the negative electrode and the general term for the molten compound undergoing decomposition?

  • Anegative electrode: anode; general name for the molten compound: electrolysis
  • Bnegative electrode: anode; general name for the molten compound: electrolyte
  • Cnegative electrode: cathode; general name for the molten compound: electrolyte
  • Dnegative electrode: cathode; general name for the molten compound: electrolysis

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