Write out half equations

for the following reactions

C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g)
Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g)
3CO2(g) + 2Fe

Indicate which substance is

being oxidised and which is
being reduced

Electrolysis of Copper
Chloride
GROUP PROBLEM:
What is the formula for copper
chloride?
Which ion will travel to the cathode?
Which ion will travel to the anode?

At the cathode:
Cu2+ + 2e- Cu
Is this an oxidation or
reduction reaction?

At the anode
2Cl- - 2e- Cl2

Is this an oxidation or reduction

reaction?

Try for yourself!

1. Set up the experiment as shown in the diagram below
2. Observe what happens at each electrode
3. Use your observations to complete your worksheet

50 ml copper chloride
solution