Molten zinc chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Statement 1: electrons flow through the molten zinc chloride from the cathode to the anode
Statement 2: in the external wires, electrons flow from the anode, through the power supply, to the cathode
Statement 3: in the molten zinc chloride, the charge is carried by ions moving in opposite directions
Which statements are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
52 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 4.2 Electrolytic processes, covering 4.2.1 Electrolytes and the process of electrolysis, 4.2.2 Products of electrolysis using inert electrodes, 4.2.3 Half equations, oxidation and reduction in electrolysis, and 4.2.4 Electrolysis of copper sulfate and purifying copper. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.