Electrolytic Cells (19.5.1)

Question 1

• The simplest type of electrolytic cell is one in which the electrolyte, the solvent, and the reactants are all the same substance.

Answer 1

• The simplest type of electrolytic cell is one in which the electrolyte, the solvent, and the reactants are all the same substance.

Question 2

• In electrolysis of aqueous solutions, the water must be considered when determining the electrode half-reactions.

Answer 2

• In electrolysis of aqueous solutions, the water must be considered when determining the electrode half-reactions.

Question 3

• Electrolytic cells can be used to plate metals onto surfaces.

Answer 3

• Electrolytic cells can be used to plate metals onto surfaces.