The electrolysis of other molten substances
1 mark · EasyHow 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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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states that 1 electron is required to balance the equation.
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K^+ has a +1 charge, so 1 electron is required: K^+ + e^- \to K