Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

A diagram of an electrolytic cell is shown. Which statement is correct?

  • AElectrons move from the cathode to the anode in the external circuit.
  • BHydrogen ions gain electrons at the anode.
  • CIn the electrolyte, positive ions move to the cathode and negative ions move to the anode.
  • DThe hydroxide ions in the electrolyte move to the cathode.

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