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

Principles of Chemistry

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  1. Question 851

    1 mark · Easy

    State which element forms at the anode during the electrolysis of molten magnesium oxide.

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  2. Question 852

    3 marks · Easy

    The electrolysis of molten zinc(II) chloride produces two substances at the electrodes.

    (a)

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

    [1 mark]
    (b)

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

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    State which type of particle (cation or anion) moves towards the cathode.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 853

    2 marks · Easy

    Balance the following ionic half-equation for the electrolysis of molten calcium chloride so that both atoms and charges balance:

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  4. Question 854

    2 marks · Easy

    Explain why sodium, and not chlorine, is formed at the cathode during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride.

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  5. Question 855

    3 marks · Easy

    A student studies the electrolysis of three molten ionic compounds.

    Results of Electrolysis
    CompoundElement at CathodeElement at Anode
    Magnesium fluoride?Fluorine
    Lead(II) bromideLead?
    Potassium iodide?Iodine
    (a)

    Complete the table by naming the element formed at the cathode for magnesium fluoride.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Name the element formed at the anode for lead(II) bromide.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Name the element formed at the cathode for potassium iodide.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 856

    1 mark · Easy

    How many electrons are required to balance the following ionic half-equation for the reduction of potassium ions during the electrolysis of molten potassium chloride?

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  7. Question 857

    3 marks · Easy

    This question is about the electrolysis of molten lithium bromide.

    (a)

    Name the particle that moves towards the anode.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    State the element formed at the cathode.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Explain, using ions, how you know which element forms at the cathode.

    [1 mark]
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  8. Question 858

    2 marks · Easy

    Write the balanced ionic half-equation for oxygen formation at the anode during the electrolysis of molten aluminium oxide.

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  9. Question 859

    2 marks · Normal

    Write the ionic half-equations for the electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride. Identify which half-equation is for the cathode and which is for the anode.

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  10. Question 860

    4 marks · Normal

    This question is about the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide.

    (a)

    Write the balanced ionic half-equation for the reaction at the cathode.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

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

    [2 marks]
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