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Electrolysis Flashcards

1
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What are electrolytes?

A

Ionic compounds that are:

  • in the molten state (heated so they become liquids), or
  • dissolved in water
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2
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What is electrolysis?

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A process where electrical energy (from a direct current supply) breaks down electrolytes

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3
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Which kind of electrical supply is always used for electrolysis?

A

Direct current (DC)

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4
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What is the name of the positively-charged electrode?

A

Anode

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5
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What is the name of the negatively-charged electrode?

A

Cathode

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6
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What is the name of the positively-charged ion?

A

Cation

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7
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What is the name of the negatively-charged ion?

A

Anion

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8
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Which electrode do cations move to?

A

The cathode

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9
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Which electrode do anions move to?

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The anode

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10
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What happens to positive ions at the cathode?

A

They gain electrons

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11
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What happens to negative ions at the anode?

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They lose electrons

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12
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What happens at the cathode in the electrolysis of lead bromide?

A

Pb2+ ions gain electrons at the cathode and become Pb atoms

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13
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What happens at the anode in the electrolysis of lead bromide?

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Br- ions lose electrons at the anode and become Br atoms, which pair up to form Br2 molecules

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14
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What forms at the cathode in the electrolysis of calcium chloride?

A

Calcium

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15
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What forms at the anode in the electrolysis of calcium chloride?

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Chlorine

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16
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What happens at the cathode in the electrolysis of acidified water?

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H+ ions are attracted to the cathode, gain electrons and form hydrogen gas

17
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What happens at the anode in the electrolysis of acidified water?

A

OH- ions are attracted to the anode, lose electrons and form oxygen gas

18
Q

In the electrolysis of a dissolved ionic compound, when is hydrogen produced at the cathode?

A

If the metal is more reactive than hydrogen

19
Q

Which three metals are less reactive than hydrogen?

A
  • Copper
  • Silver
  • Gold
20
Q

In the electrolysis of dissolved ionic compounds, when is oxygen NOT produced at the anode?

A

When halide ions (chloride, bromide or iodide ions) are present

21
Q

In the electrolysis of dissolved sodium chloride, what is given off at the anode?

22
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In the electrolysis of dissolved copper sulfate, what is given off at the anode?

23
Q

Give the half equation for the production of sodium at the cathode.

A

Na+ + e- → Na

24
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Give the half equation for the production of lead at the cathode.

A

Pb2+ + 2e- → Pb

25
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Give the half equation for the production of chlorine at the anode.

A

2Cl- → Cl2 + 2e-

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