Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

The apparatus in the diagram is used to electrolyse dilute sulfuric acid.
(a(i))[2]

State what the term electrolysis means.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain the reason inert electrodes are used.

(a(iii))[2]

Give the products formed at each electrode. negative electrode positive electrode

(a(iv))[2]

Write the ionic half-equation for what happens at the negative electrode.

(b(i))[1]

Write the equation for stage 1.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain the meaning of the term equilibrium.

(b(iii))[2]

Explain what the diagram indicates about the energy changes in the forward reaction.

(c)[1]

State the substance that oleum reacts with in stage 4.

(d)[2]

Calculate the concentration of sulfuric acid in $\text{g dm}^{-3}$.

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