Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Potassium chloride belongs to the ionic compound class.
(a)[2]

Complete Fig. 8.1 so that it shows the electronic configuration of a potassium ion and the charge on that ion.

(b)[2]

Deduce the numbers of protons and neutrons in the chloride ion shown.

(c(i))[2]

Define what electrolysis means.

(c(ii))[3]

State the product names formed at each electrode and the observations at the positive electrode.

(d)[1]

Graphite electrodes are inert. Name one more inert electrode.

(e(i))[1]

Name the bonding type in diamond.

(e(ii))[1]

Use Fig. 8.2 to explain the reason diamond is used in cutting tools.

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