Class Test

Electrolysis
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Q1. Define and give examples where necessary [6]
Electrolysis :
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Q2. Draw a simple diagram of electrolysis and label it. [3]

Q3. Complete with word/words [5]

Anode is a …………………………………………….. and Cathode is a …………………………………………..

Positive ion is called ………………………………. And Negative ion is called ………………………………………

We cannot use …………………………………… compound as electrolyte because they don’t have ions.

Q4. Electrolyte should not be used in solid state, why? Explain and what should we do? [4]

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Q5. Explain why reactive metals can’t be extracted from their solutions by electrolysis? [3]

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Q6.Complete the table [10]

Compounds in solution Ions Product at Cathode Product at anode

Potassium iodide

Magnesium bromide

Sodium carbonate

Copper sulphate

Lithium hydroxide

Q7.Complete the table [16]

Compounds Ions Reaction at Cathode Reaction at anode

Molten Potassium iodide

Molten Magnesium
bromide

Sodium carbonate Solution

Copper sulphate Solution

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Lithium hydroxide Solution

Molten Aluminium oxide

Molten lead bromide

Lead bromide solution

Q8. What is the name of aluminium ore? Why do we use cryolite with aluminium ore? [3]

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Q9. Which electrode we need to change at certain period during electrolysis of aluminium, and why? [4]

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Q10. Complete the table ( with Yes / No ) [4]

Does it conduct electricity?

Molten KCl
Solution of Sucrose (C12H22O11)
Ethanol (C2H5OH)
Dilute sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Calcium hydroxide ( Ca(OH)2)

Solution of Glucose ( C6H12O6 )
Solid Zinc bromide ( ZnBr2 )

Q11. How can we get pure copper from impure copper by electrolysis? Write in details. [6]

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