Electrolytic Cells

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Electrolytic Cells: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electrolysis, Electroplating, Electrolysis of Water, Extraction of Aluminum, Bayer's Process, Applications of Electrolysis, Electrolysis of Molten NaCl, Electrolytic Cells and, Products of Electrolysis

Important Questions on Electrolytic Cells

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Explain the two-half-reactions occurring during the electrolysis of molten alumina.

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Describe Bayer's process.

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Why do ionic compounds not conduct electricity in solid state but conduct electricity in molten and active state?

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Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity in a molten state?

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During the refining of an impure metal by electrolysis, the pure metal is deposited

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Sketch the cell for the electrolysis of molten NaCl. Indicate cathode, anode and their signs. Show the flow of electrons and ions.

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Describe the electrolysis of molten NaCl using inert electrodes.

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Sketch the cell for electrolysis of molten MgCl2. Indicate anode, cathode with their signs. Show the direction of electron and ion flow. Write electrode reactions and net cell reaction.

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Give some examples of metals which can be extracted electrochemically?

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Which of the following is used in electroplating of iron seat?

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How many coulombs are required for the oxidation of one mole of H2O to O2?

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During electrolysis, the positive ions move towards the