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Electrolysis
Quick questions on Principles of electrolysis explained: O-Level Chemistry
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What are the electrodes?Show answer
Two electrodes dip into the electrolyte and are connected to a power supply:
What are movement of ions?Show answer
The ions move toward the electrode of opposite charge, because opposite charges attract:
What is q1?Show answer
Name the negative electrode in electrolysis and state which ions move toward it. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why molten zinc chloride conducts electricity but solid zinc chloride does not. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Write the half-equation for the discharge of chloride ions at the anode. [1 mark]
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