Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

A student assembles the electrolysis experiment shown below.
(a)[2]

Define electrolysis.

(b(i))[1]

Name the principal gas formed at the positive electrode (anode).

(b(ii))[2]

Describe a test for the gas made in (b)(i).

(b(iii))[2]

Write the ionic half-equation for the process taking place at the negative electrode (cathode).

(c)[2]

Name the particle type that carries charge in the wires and in the electrolyte.

(d)[2]

Suggest two differences that the student would observe.

(e(i))[3]

Complete the labels on the diagram showing the student’s electrolysis experiment.

(e(ii))[3]

Use your knowledge of the reactivity series to predict what happens to the silver and zinc impurities. Explain your answers.

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