8.3.3 - Electrolytic Cells
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What is an electrolytic cell?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of electricity in chemistry.
What occurs at the anode?
💡 Hint: Recall the phrase OIL RIG.
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What is the charge of the anode in an electrolytic cell?
💡 Hint: Remember the flow of electrons and the type of reaction.
Electrolysis is a spontaneous process.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy interacts with chemical reactions.
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Given a scenario where you are electroplating a metal object in a bath of copper sulfate, describe the changes that occur at the anode and cathode.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of oxidation and reduction in electroplating.
If an electrolytic cell uses a current of 5 A for 1 hour to electrolyze a solution, calculate the volume of chlorine gas produced at standard temperature and pressure (STP).
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between charge, moles of electrons, and the Faraday constant to proceed with calculations.
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