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4.3 Electrolysis

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Electrolysis is used to break down ionic compounds into elements.

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Give the name used for the negative electrode.

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b.

Give the name used for a liquid or solution that is broken down by electrolysis.

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c.

Molten potassium bromide is electrolysed. Name the element produced at the negative electrode.

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d.

Name the element produced at the positive electrode.

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4.3 Electrolysis Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /4.3 Electrolysis

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.3 Electrolysis, covering 4.3.1a The process of electrolysis, 4.3.1b Half equations in electrolysis, 4.3.2 Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds, 4.3.3 Using electrolysis to extract metals, 4.3.4 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions, and 4.3.5 Representation of reactions at electrodes as half equations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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