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Electrolysis Flashcards

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1
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What is electrolysis?

A

Using electricity to break down a substance

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What happens to an ionic substance when it is melted or dissolved in water?

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The ions become free to move around

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What is the name for the positive electrode?

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The anode

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What is the name for the negative anode?

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The cathode

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Do positive ions move to the anode or the cathode?

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Cathode

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Do negative ions move to the anode or the cathode?

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Anode

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At which electrode would Zn²+(aq) turn into Zn(s)?

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Cathode (needs to gain electrons)

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At which electrode would Cl⁻(aq) turn into Cl₂(g)?

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Anode (needs to lose electrons)

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9
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Balance the equation: Al³⁺ + e⁻ → Al

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Al³⁺ + 3e⁻ → Al

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Balance the equation: Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + e⁻

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2Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2e⁻

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Balance the equation: O²⁻ → O₂ + e⁻

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2O²⁻ → O₂ + 4e⁻

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What will be the products for the electrolysis of molten iron bromide?

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Iron and bromine

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What will be the products for the electrolysis of molten zinc oxide?

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Zinc and oxygen

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For the extraction of which metals is electrolysis needed?

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Ones more reactive than carbon, e.g. aluminium

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What are the two main disadvantages of using electrolysis to extract metals?

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Requires a large amount of energy to melt the compounds and to produce the necessary electricity

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16
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Why is aluminium oxide mixed with cryolite when extracting aluminium?

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To lower the melting point

17
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What is produced at the anode and cathode in the electrolysis of aluminium oxide?

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Aluminium at the cathode and oxygen at the anode

18
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Why does the anode need to be replaced in the electrolysis of aluminium oxide?

A

The oxygen reacts with the carbon electrode to produce carbon dioxide.

19
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In the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution, what are the products?

A

Chlorine gas and hydrogen gas

20
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Why is sodium not produced in the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution?

A

It is more reactive than hydrogen so hydrogen is produced instead.

21
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What is produced at the anode in electrolysis of solutions?

A

Either a halogen or oxygen (when there is no halogen present)

Combined Chemistry 11A2 (11 decks)

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