Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The diagram illustrates a basic electrolytic cell used in an electrolysis experiment. Three components of the electrolytic cell are labelled X, Y and Z. Which row gives the correct labels to substitute for X, Y and Z in the diagram?

  • AX: anode, Y: cathode, Z: aqueous salt
  • BX: anode, Y: cathode, Z: solid salt
  • CX: cathode, Y: anode, Z: aqueous salt
  • DX: cathode, Y: anode, Z: solid salt

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