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Analytical Exercise (Position of ions in the elctrochemical series)

1. In the diagrams, label the cathode


with the symbol and label the anode with the symbol +.

2. Show the direction of the flow of the Carbon


electrons with arrowhead.
Hydrochloric acid 1.0 moldm-3

Carbon

Carbon

Carbon
Hydrochloric acid 0.00001 moldm-3

Carbon

Carbon
Potassium iodide solution 0.5 moldm-3

3. Write the formula of all ions in the electrolyte.

4. Write the formula of ion/ions which


is/are attracted to cathode. Circle the formula of ion which is selectively discharged. 5. Write the half equation to represent the discharge at cathode.

6. What will you observe at cathode?

7. Write the formula of ion/ions which


is/are attracted to anode. Circle the formula of ion which is selectively discharged. 8. Write the half equation to represent the discharge at anode.

9. W hat will you observe at anode?

Mr.OOI June/2006

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