The electrolysis of other molten substances
1 mark · EasyState which element forms at the anode during the electrolysis of molten magnesium oxide.
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Oxygen
Also accept: O2
Common mistakes: Magnesium; Mg
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B1 · 1 mark · States oxygen (O2) is formed at the anode.
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At the anode, oxygen gas forms during the electrolysis of molten magnesium oxide.