Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Fig. 3.1 shows the setup used to carry out the electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid with graphite electrodes.
(a)[2]

Define electrolysis.

(b)[1]

Label the anode in Fig. 3.1.

(c(i))[1]

Name the product formed at the cathode.

(c(ii))[1]

Oxygen is produced at the anode. Construct the ionic half-equation for the reaction occurring at the anode.

(d)[1]

Name a suitable element, other than graphite, that can be used for the electrodes in this electrolysis.

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