Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The table presents the properties of four different substances.
(a)[2]

Complete the table so it shows the electrical conductivity of solid graphite and solid potassium.

(b)[1]

Give one item from the table that indicates iodine is a simple covalent substance.

(c)[2]

What in the table shows that zinc chloride is an ionic compound?

(d)[2]

Predict the products formed at the positive electrode (anode) and the negative electrode (cathode) in this electrolysis.

(e)[1]

Use ideas about reactivity to explain why this reaction takes place.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Graphite is able to conduct electricity.

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