Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

A teacher carries out an investigation into the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide. At room temperature, lead(II) bromide is a solid. Fig. 1.1 shows the apparatus used by the teacher.
(a)[2]

Name the apparatus parts labelled L and M. State the material that L and M are made from.

(b)[2]

Describe the appearance of the products formed at L and at M.

(c)[2]

The teacher switches off the heating and leaves the lead(II) bromide to cool. Explain why the lamp goes out.

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