Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

This question concerns zinc salts.
(a(i))[2]

An excess of solid zinc oxide is mixed with dilute sulfuric acid so that a salt is formed. Complete the word equation for this reaction. zinc oxide + sulfuric acid → [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(a(ii))[1]

State the method used to take away the excess solid zinc oxide from the reaction mixture.

(a(iii))[2]

Describe how crystals of the pure salt are obtained from an aqueous solution of the salt produced.

(b(i))[2]

Annotate Fig. 5.1 to indicate the cathode and the electrolyte.

(b(ii))[1]

State a suitable substance for the inert electrodes.

(b(iii))[2]

State the products formed at the positive and negative electrodes.

(c)[2]

Zinc chloride contains ionic bonds. State what is meant by the term ionic bond.

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