Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid gives a gas at each electrode.
(a)[5]

Describe the electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid. In your answer, include: • a labelled diagram of the apparatus used to carry out the electrolysis and to collect the gases • the names of the substances formed at the positive and negative electrodes. positive electrode negative electrode

(b)[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3 + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \ldots\ldots\text{NaCl} + \ldots\ldots + \text{CO}_2$

(c)[1]

Explain how this equation shows that carbon dioxide has been reduced.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: At the positive electrode, chlorine / Cl₂ is produced.

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