Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

During the electrolysis of $\text{CuSO}_4\text{(aq)}$, what ionic equation represents the reaction occurring at the cathode?

  • A$\text{Cu} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}^{2+}$
  • B$\text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}$
  • C$2\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{Cu}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu(OH)}_2 + \text{O}_2$
  • D$\text{SO}_4^{2-} + 4\text{H}^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 + \text{H}_2$

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