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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section

The electrolysis of some other solutions using inert electrodes

19 practice questions

Practice questions

1–8 of 8 · Normal

  1. Question 1

    2 marks · Normal

    State the products formed at the cathode and at the anode when dilute sodium sulfate solution is electrolysed using inert electrodes.

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  2. Question 2

    4 marks · Normal

    Potassium chloride solution is electrolysed using inert electrodes.

    (a)

    State whether hydrogen or potassium is formed at the cathode.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Explain why this product is formed at the cathode, using the reactivity series.

    [2 marks]
    (c)

    Name the product formed at the anode.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 3

    3 marks · Normal

    Electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) nitrate solution was carried out using inert electrodes. No copper was deposited at the cathode.

    Explain which products are formed at the cathode and anode, and why these products are formed.

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  4. Question 4

    4 marks · Normal

    The table shows part of the reactivity series and the likely product at the cathode during the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of the metal compound.

    MetalRelative position (above/below H)Product at cathode
    PotassiumAboveHydrogen
    CopperBelow?
    SodiumAboveHydrogen
    SilverBelow?

    a) Complete the column for 'Product at cathode' for copper and silver.

    b) Explain, using the reactivity series, why these products are formed for copper and silver.

    (a)
    [2 marks]
    (b)
    [2 marks]
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  5. Question 5

    1 mark · Normal

    Which of the following anions will produce oxygen gas at the anode, rather than a halogen, during electrolysis of an aqueous solution?

    1. A.Chloride (Cl⁻)
    2. B.Bromide (Br⁻)
    3. C.Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)
    4. D.Iodide (I⁻)
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  6. Question 6

    2 marks · Normal

    Name the gases formed at the anode and at the cathode when dilute sulfuric acid is electrolysed with inert electrodes.

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  7. Question 7

    4 marks · Normal

    A student electrolyses aqueous magnesium sulfate using inert electrodes.

    (a)

    State the gas formed at the cathode.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Explain why this product is formed at the cathode, using the reactivity series.

    [2 marks]
    (c)

    Name the ion that is discharged at the anode.

    [1 mark]
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  8. Question 8

    3 marks · Normal

    A student electrolyses an aqueous solution of sodium sulfate using inert electrodes.

    She collects 120 cm³ of gas at the anode over a period of time.

    Only two types of negative ions are present: sulfate ions and hydroxide ions.

    State which ion is discharged at the anode, write the ionic equation for the reaction, and calculate the volume of oxygen molecules produced in moles (to 2 significant figures). (1 mol of any gas occupies 24 000 cm³ at room temperature and pressure.)

    (a)

    State which ion is discharged at the anode.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Write the ionic half-equation for the reaction at the anode.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Calculate the amount of oxygen produced, in moles, to 2 significant figures.

    [1 mark]
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