Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Aluminium is obtained by electrolysis of its purified ore.
(a)[1]

Name the principal ore from which aluminium is obtained.

(b(i))[1]

Label the cathode on Fig. 3.1.

(b(ii))[2]

State the substance formed at each electrode.\n\npositive electrode\n\nnegative electrode

(c)[2]

State two physical properties that explain why aluminium is chosen for overhead electrical cables.

(d(i))[1]

State what the term alkali means.

(d(ii))[2]

Describe how to find the pH of a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide using universal indicator paper.

(d(iii))[2]

State the colour change of the methyl orange.\n\nfrom ................ to ................

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