Electrolysis of solutions (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What ions does water split into during electrolysis?
What ions does water split into during electrolysis?
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Which electrode attracts positive ions during electrolysis?
Which electrode attracts positive ions during electrolysis?
Cathode
What forms at the cathode when a very reactive metal is in solution?
What forms at the cathode when a very reactive metal is in solution?
Hydrogen gas
What forms at the cathode when a metal less reactive than hydrogen is in solution?
What forms at the cathode when a metal less reactive than hydrogen is in solution?
The metal itself
Which tool helps predict what product forms at the cathode?
Which tool helps predict what product forms at the cathode?
Reactivity series
Which electrode attracts negative ions during electrolysis?
Which electrode attracts negative ions during electrolysis?
Anode
What forms at the anode when no halide ions are present?
What forms at the anode when no halide ions are present?
Oxygen gas
What forms at the anode when halide ions are present in solution?
What forms at the anode when halide ions are present in solution?
The halogen element
Which ions react more easily at the anode?
Which ions react more easily at the anode?
Halide ions
What product forms at the cathode during electrolysis of sodium chloride solution?
What product forms at the cathode during electrolysis of sodium chloride solution?
Hydrogen gas
What forms at the cathode during electrolysis of copper chloride solution?
What forms at the cathode during electrolysis of copper chloride solution?
Copper metal
Where do hydrogen and oxygen come from during electrolysis of solutions?
Where do hydrogen and oxygen come from during electrolysis of solutions?
Water