Unit 3 Chapter 7: Production of chemicals by electrolysis Flashcards
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Electrolytic cells (out of 6):
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- consumes electricity
- non-spontaneous reaction
- Electrical energy –> chemical energy
- Anode is positive and the cathode is negative
- Oxidation occurs at the anode and reduction occurs at the cathode
- Electrons flow from anode to cathode
2
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In an electrolytic cell when several reactions are possible at the anode of a particular cell____
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the strongest reducing agent will generally undergo oxidation
3
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In an electrolytic cell when several reactions are possible at the anode____
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the strongest oxidising agent will generally undergo reduction
4
Q
Electrons in electrolysis can be inert or reactive… True or False?
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True
5
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Electrolysis can be used for (out of 3):
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- electroplating
- electrorefining
- water purification
