Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is an electrolyte?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when salt is dissolved in water.
Question 2
Easy
Explain what an inert electrode is.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that don't change during the reaction.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the role of the electrolyte in electrolysis?
- To provide electricity
- To act as a catalyst
- To conduct electricity and determine products
💡 Hint: Think about the role of ions in carrying charge.
Question 2
True or False: An inert electrode can participate in the oxidation or reduction reactions.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider an example of an electrode that doesn't change.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
You are performing electrolysis on a concentrated NaCl solution. Predict the products at the anode and cathode and explain your reasoning, accounting for potential competition from water oxidation and reduction.
💡 Hint: Think about how concentration impacts competition between ions.
Question 2
Explain how electrolysis of dilute copper(II) sulfate differs from concentrated copper(II) sulfate concerning product formation at the electrodes.
💡 Hint: Consider competition from water in dilute solutions versus copper ions in concentrated solutions.
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