Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

This apparatus is employed to electrolyse dilute sulfuric acid, yielding hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.
(a)[2]

Because the electrodes are platinum, state the name of each electrode: positive electrode, negative electrode.

(b(i))[2]

At the positive electrode, the reaction is $4\text{OH}^- \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O} + 4e^-$. Write the reaction at the negative electrode.

(b(ii))[4]

Describe the tests that can be used to identify the gases formed: oxygen and hydrogen.

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