EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
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In the chemical reaction, CuCl2 + Fe  FeCl2 + Cu

i. Which species gains electrons?

ii Which species loses electrons?

iii Which species is the oxidising agent?

iv Which species is the reducing agent?

Important Questions on Electrochemistry

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

In the chemical reaction, Cu + Br2  Cu2++2Br-

i. Which species gains electrons?

ii Which species loses electrons?

iii Which species is the oxidising agent?

iv Which species is the reducing agent?

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

In the chemical reaction, PbO2 + SO2  PbSO4

i. Which species gains electrons?

ii Which species loses electrons?

iii Which species is the oxidising agent?

iv Which species is the reducing agent?

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Construct full redox equation for the following pair of half-equations. The reaction of iodide ions with hydrogen peroxide:
I- 12I2+ e-H2O2 + 2H++2e-  2H2O
 

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Construct full redox equation for the following pair of half-equations. The reaction of chloride ions with acidified manganese(IV) oxide:
Cl-12Cl2 + e-MnO2 + 4H+ + 2e-  Mn2+ + 2H2O

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

Construct full redox equation for the following pair of half-equations. The reaction of acidified MnO4- ions with Fe2+ ions:
Fe2+Fe3+ +e-MnO4- +8H+ +5e- Mn2++ 4H2O

EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Why does an ionic compound have to be molten to undergo electrolysis?
EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Give two properties of graphite that make it a suitable material for use as an electrode..
EASY
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Explain why cations move towards the cathode during electrolysis.