Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Graphite electrodes are used to electrolyse a concentrated aqueous solution of copper(II) bromide.
(a(i))[2]

Explain why graphite is a good electrical conductor. Use ideas about structure and bonding.

(a(ii))[1]

State one additional property of graphite that makes it suitable for use as an electrode in electrolysis.

(b)[2]

Predict the products formed during the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous copper(II) bromide with graphite electrodes. product at anode product at cathode

(c)[2]

When dilute sulfuric acid is electrolysed using graphite electrodes to make oxygen and hydrogen, construct the ionic half-equation for the reaction at each electrode. reaction at anode reaction at cathode

(d(i))[1]

Name the sole chemical product made in a fuel cell.

(d(ii))[1]

Describe one drawback of using hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells in vehicles compared with gasoline or petrol engines.

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