Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why is electrolysis of aqueous solutions more complex than molten ionic compounds?
Why is electrolysis of aqueous solutions more complex than molten ionic compounds?
Water can also undergo electrolysis
What ions does water produce when it partially dissociates?
What ions does water produce when it partially dissociates?
and ions
During aqueous electrolysis, which ions can react at the electrodes?
During aqueous electrolysis, which ions can react at the electrodes?
Ions from compound and /
At the cathode, which ion will be reduced?
At the cathode, which ion will be reduced?
The less reactive ion
At the anode, which ion will be oxidised?
At the anode, which ion will be oxidised?
The ion oxidised more easily
In solution, which ions are present at the cathode?
In solution, which ions are present at the cathode?
and ions
Why are ions reduced at the cathode instead of ions?
Why are ions reduced at the cathode instead of ions?
Copper is less reactive than hydrogen
What is produced at the cathode during electrolysis of solution?
What is produced at the cathode during electrolysis of solution?
Solid copper deposits on cathode
In solution, which ions are present at the anode?
In solution, which ions are present at the anode?
and ions
What is produced at the anode during electrolysis of solution?
What is produced at the anode during electrolysis of solution?
Oxygen gas and water
What happens when reactive cations like are present at the cathode?
What happens when reactive cations like are present at the cathode?
ions are reduced instead
What happens at the anode if halide ions like are present?
What happens at the anode if halide ions like are present?
Halide ions are usually oxidised