Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Water
A
2H2O>2H2+O2
A: 2H2O>O2+4H++4e
C: 2H2O+2e>H2+2OH-
2
Q
Molten Salt
A
2NaCl>2Na+Cl2
A: 2Cl->Cl2+2e
C: Na++1e>Na
3
Q
Brine/Saltwater
A
2NaCl+2H2O>2NaOH+Cl2+H2
A: 2Cl->Cl2+2e (some O2)
C: 2H2O+2e>H2+2OH-
(some Na+ spectator)
4
Q
Electroplating
A
A: Ag>Ag++1e
C: Ag++1e>Ag