Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

(a)[2]

Give two further ways in which the physical properties of chromium are different from those of potassium.

(b(i))[1]

Choose a word from the list that best describes the nickel rod: anode, cathode, cation, electrolyte, mixture.

(b(ii))[1]

One use of electroplating is to improve appearance. Describe one different reason for electroplating an object.

(c)[2]

Deduce the number of electrons and neutrons in one atom of the chromium isotope shown, $^{54}_{24}\text{Cr}$.

(d)[2]

Complete the table so that the relative molecular mass of CrH$_2$O$_6$ can be calculated.

(e)[2]

Put the four metals into reactivity order, with the least reactive first.

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