Electrolysis 3 - Aqueous Solutions

This lesson covers:

  1. How aqueous electrolysis works
  2. How it can be used to separate soluble compounds

In the electrolysis of a solution, which two ions are present from the water molecules themselves?

H+

OH-

H2O-

H-

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In the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, what is the rule for determining which ion will be oxidised (lose electrons) at the anode (positive electrode)?

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In the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, what is the rule for determining which ion will be reduced (gain electrons) at the cathode (negative electrode)?

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In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, NaCl (aq), which four ions would be present in the electrolyte? 

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In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, NaCl (aq), which of the four ions will be oxidised at the anode (positive electrode)?

Chloride ions (Cl-)

Hydroxide ions (OH-)

Sodium ions (Na+)

Hydrogen ions (H+)

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In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, NaCl (aq), which of the four ions will be reduced at the cathode (negative electrode)?

Sodium ions (Na+)

Chloride ions (Cl-)

Hydrogen ions (H+)

Hydroxide ions (OH-)

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In the electrolysis of aqueous copper nitrate, Cu(NO3)2 (aq), which four ions would be present in the electrolyte? 

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In the electrolysis of aqueous copper nitrate, Cu(NO3)2 (aq), which of the four ions will be oxidised at the anode (positive electrode)?

Hydroxide ions (OH-)

Nitrate ions (NO3-)

Copper ions (Cu2+)

Hydrogen ions (H+)

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In the electrolysis of aqueous copper nitrate, Cu(NO3)2 (aq), which of the four ions will be reduced at the cathode (negative electrode)?

Nitrate ions (NO3-)

Hydrogen ions (H+)

Hydroxide ions (OH-)

Copper ions (Cu2+)

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