Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

This question concerns electrolysis.
(a)[3]

The table gives some details about the electrolysis of three different electrolytes with graphite electrodes. Complete Table 8.1 by naming the products at each electrode.

(b)[2]

Give two reasons why graphite is a suitable substance for making electrodes.

(c)[1]

Aluminium is made by electrolysing aluminium oxide dissolved in molten cryolite. At the anode, oxide ions react to form oxygen molecules. Construct the ionic half-equation for the reaction occurring at this electrode.

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