Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Which statement concerning the electrolysis of solutions is correct?

  • ADuring the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride solution, hydrogen is produced at the cathode.
  • BDuring the electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid, oxygen is produced at the cathode.
  • CWhen aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed, the reaction taking place at the cathode is $\text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) + e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu}(s)$.
  • DWhen aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using copper electrodes, the mass of the anode at the end of the reaction will be greater than at the beginning.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI