Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows the apparatus used for electroplating a nickel object with copper. Fig. 7.2 shows the apparatus used to electrolyse molten lead(II) bromide with inert electrodes.
(a)[1]

Label the anode in Fig. 7.1.

(b)[1]

Name a suitable aqueous electrolyte for the electroplating in Fig. 7.1.

(c)[1]

State the colour of the gas produced at the anode in this electrolysis.

(d)[1]

State whether the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide produces a physical or chemical change. Explain your answer.

(e(i))[1]

Name the dilute acid.

(e(ii))[1]

Describe a test for hydrogen. Include test and observations.

(f)[2]

Draw one line from each form of cobalt(II) chloride to the matching description. Forms: hydrated CoCl2, aqueous CoCl2, anhydrous CoCl2. Descriptions: solid CoCl2 containing no water; solid CoCl2 chemically combined with water; CoCl2 dissolved in water.

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