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3.4 Electrolysis

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Question 49
F

Graphite is often used for the electrodes when a molten ionic compound is electrolysed.

Which statement explains why graphite is suitable?

[1]
A

It conducts electricity and has a high melting point

B

It conducts electricity because it contains ions that can move

C

It has weak intermolecular forces, so it does not react

D

It is a metal, so it conducts electricity and does not react

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3.4 Electrolysis Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /3.4 Electrolysis

98 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry 3.4 Electrolysis, covering 3.4.1 Products formed at the electrodes in electrolysis and 3.4.2 The technique of electrolysis. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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