Electrolysis

Question 1

What are the positive ions attracted to in electrolysis

Answer 1

The cathode

Question 2

What are the negative ions attracted to in electrolysis

Answer 2

Anode

Question 3

Can an ionic solid be electrolysed? Explain your answer

Answer 3

No because the ions are in fixed positions and can’t move

Question 4

Do non metal ions get reduced or oxidised

Answer 4

Oxidised

Question 5

Do metal ions get reduced or oxidised

Answer 5

Reduced

Question 6

During the manufacture of aluminum from baxuite what electrode is aluminium formed at

Answer 6

Anode

Question 7

In what situation will hydrogen ions be given out in the electrolysis of an ionic solid

Answer 7

If H+ and metal ions are at the cathode

Question 8

In what situation woll molecules of chlorine bromine or iodine be formed

Answer 8

If OH- ions and halide ions are present

Question 9

What battery is the anode side on (the big or small battery)

Answer 9

Anode is on the big side of the battery