ELECTROLYSIS [Worksheet]
1. All electrolytes contain ions. Which one of B hydroxide ions and sulphate ions.
these statements about ions is correct? C hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions.
A All ions are much more reactive D hydroxide ions only.
than their corresponding elements.
B Negatively charged ions move 8. During the electrolysis of molten lead (II)
to the cathode as cations. iodide, two moles of iodine atoms are
C Positively charged ions move to produced for every one mole of lead atoms.
the anode as anions. This is because
D Solid electrolytes have ions held
in fixed positions by strong electrostatic forces. A the charge on an iodide ion is twice that of
a lead ion.
2. Which substance conducts electricity B the charge on a lead ion is twice that of an
without being decomposed by it? iodide ion.
C the lead atom is twice as heavy as the
A Aqueous lead (II) bromide iodine atom.
B Bromine liquid D lead atoms move more slowly during
C Molten lead electrolysis than iodine atoms.
D molten lead (II) bromide
9. If a solution of aqueous sodium nitrate is
3. When a mixture of salt water and copper electrolyzed between inert graphite
(II) sulphate solution is electrolyzed, which electrodes, which products would be
element collects at the cathode? expected at the electrodes?
A Chlorine B Copper At the anode At the cathode
C Hydrogen D Sodium A Nitrate Sodium
B Oxygen Hydrogen
4. An electrolyte is always C Oxygen Nitrogen
D Sodium Nitrate
A an acid or alkali.
B An aqueous solution. 10. Solid lead (II) bromide does not conduct
C a liquid. electricity that molten lead (II)
D a molten solid. bromide does. Which is the best
explanation for this?
5. An aqueous solution of copper (II) chloride
conducts electricity because A Molten lead atoms and bromine
atoms can diffuse much faster.
A all chlorides are conductors. B Solids are much denser so it is more
B all aqueous solutions are strong difficult for the electricity to pass
electrolytes. through.
C copper is a good conductor C Solid lead (II) bromide is covalent
D it contains ions. whereas molten lead (II) bromide is
ionic.
6. Which one of these classifications is D The ionic lattice of lead (II)
completely correct? bromide breaks down on heating.
Strong electrolyte Weak electrolyte Non-electrolyte
7. When aqueous copper (II) sulphate solution A Dilute HCl Vinegar solution Ethanol
is electrolyzed using carbon electrodes, the B Dilute H2SO4 Pure water Ammonia solution
C Dilute KOH Propanol Dilute salt water
anion in the solutions (is) are
D Pure water NH3 solution Petrol
A copper (II) ions and hydrogen ions.
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For questions 16 to 19 choose one of the 18. Electroplating iron with zinc is called
numerical values given below: galvanizing. Which one of these
equations shows the reaction at the
A 1 B 2 cathode?
C 3 D 4
A Fe(s) ---- Fe2- (aq) + 2e-
11. The number of electrons gained by an B Fe2-(aq)+2e----Fe(s)
aluminium ion when it is discharged during C Zn(s) -- Zn2+ (aq) + 2e-
its extraction from bauxite ore. D Zn2+(aq) + 2e---Zn(s)
A B C D 19. The electrolysis of an aqueous solution
using inert carbon electrodes resulted in
12. The number of moles of magnesium reddish-brown fumes around the anode
deposited when 2 moles of electrons are and a pinkish deposit at the cathode.
absorbed by magnesium ions. Which substance might be present in
A B C D aqueous solution?
13. The value of n if the charge on a carbonate A Copper (II) bromide
ion is given by CO3n- B Potassium per manganate (VII)
C Sodium iodide
A B C D D Silver iodide
14. The number of hydroxide ions needed 20. When an aqueous solution of copper (II)
during electrolysis of aqueous solutions to sulphate is electrolyzed using copper
produce one oxygen molecule. electrodes, the
A B C D A anode gains weight.
15. Electroplating can take place on B cathode gains weight.
C solution darkens in colour.
A the anode only. D solution lightens in colour.
B the cathode only.
C either the anode or the cathode.
D both the anode and cathode. 21. Aluminium is manufactured by electrolysis
of pure aluminium oxide (alumina) in
16. Anions are formed by molten cryolite (Na3AIF6). The reason for
using molten cryolite is to
A metals gaining electrons.
B metals losing electrons. A make the molten liquid a better conductor.
C non-metals gaining electrons. B prevents the oxidation of the anode by
D non-metals losing electrons. oxygen gas from the alumina.
17. Which one of these results would be C produce fluorine gas as a by-product,
expected if dilute sulphuric acid is which is very useful
electrolyzed using platinum electrodes? D Save energy by lowering the melting
point of the alumina.
At the anode At the cathode
A 1 volume of oxygen gas 1 volume of hydrogen gas
B 1 volume of oxygen gas 2 volumes of hydrogen gas
C 2 volume of oxygen gas 1 volume of hydrogen gas
D 4 volume of oxygen gas 1 volume of hydrogen gas
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22. Which of these products of electrolysis is 24. The main products from the industrial
incorrect? electrolysis of brine (concentrated sea
Electrolyte Products water) are
Anode Cathode A chlorine gas and hydrogen gas.
A Dilute HCl Oxygen Hydrogen B chlorine gas and sodium metal.
B Concentrated HCl Chlorine Hydrogen C hydrogen gas and aqueous sodium
C Molten LiF Lithium Fluorine hydroxide.
D NaOH solution Oxygen Hydrogen D chlorine gas, hydrogen gas and aqueous
sodium hydroxide.
23. Which one of these definitions is
incorrect? 25. Ceramics are used as insulators because
A their atoms are packed close together,
A An electrolyte is a solid conductor. so the electricity cannot pass through.
B An anion is always negatively charged. B electrons in their atoms cannot become
C A cathode is a negative electrode. delocalized.
D An ion is a positively or negatively C the protons in their atoms are held
charged particle. tightly in the nucleus.
D air is trapped between the atoms which
is a good insulator.
SHORT QUESTIONS
1. Complete the table by naming the main products at the anode and the cathode. [8]
Electrode Electrolyte Anode product Cathode
product
Copper Copper (II) sulphate ____________ ____________
Carbon Copper (II) sulphate ____________ ____________
Carbon Dilute hydrochloric acid ____________ ____________
Carbon Concentrated hydrochloric acid ____________ ____________
2. The diagram shows the electrolysis of a solution containing an electrolyte A. it is known that A
contains chloride ions.
(a) During the electrolysis a gas B collected above the electrode C.
(i) Give the name of this gas. ______________________ [1]
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(ii) Show by means of an ionic equation how this gas is formed at the electrode C.
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(ii) Why is oxidation said to have taken place at the electrode? [1]
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(b) At the electrode D no gas was given off but a pink deposit formed over the electrode.
(i) What might this deposit be? ___________________ [1]
(ii) Give an ionic equation for its formation at the electrode D. [1]
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(iii) Why is reduction said to have taken place at the electrode D? [1]
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(c) (i) What is the electrolyte A? ----------------------------------------------------- [1]
(ii) If the electrolyte was sodium chloride solution and a few drops of universal
indicator were added to the solution before electrolysis began, the indicator
appeared green (neutral). As electrolysis progressed the indicator gradually
turned blue. Explain this colour change. [3]
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3. The diagram shows a Hofmann volt meter which is used in the electrolysis of acidified water.
(a) Why must the level of the acidified water in the reservoir be above the level of the
acidified water in the two graduated tubes? [2]
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(b) Why are the electrodes in the voltmeter normally made of platinum? [2]
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(c) (i) What gas collect above the electrode A? __________ (1
(ii) What gas collects above the elctrode B? ____________ [1]
(d) Why is the volume of the gas which collects above the electrode A less than half of that
of the gas which collects above the electrode B? [2]
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(c) Write the ionic equation for the reactions occurring at the anode cathode.
Anode: __________________________________________ [1]
Cathode:_________________________________________ [1]
4. Electrical energy can be produced when two electrodes are partially immersed in an
electrolyte. This arrangement is called a cell.
(a) In which of these cells would the bulb not light up at all? [1]
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(b) In which of these cells would the bulb appear brightest? [1]
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(c) Arrange the different electrodes in order of their reactivities, starting with the least reactive.
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(d) Are the above cells wet or dry cells? [1]
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(e) Describe one advantage of a dry cell over a wet cell. [2]
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5. A cell which is used in the extraction of aluminum from its purified ore is shown in the
diagram.
(a) (i) What is the name of the main ore of aluminum? ____________________ [1]
(ii) Give the chemical formula of this ore ________________________ [1]
(b) (i) Why is there a sloping floor in the electrolysis cell? [1]
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(ii) Why do the graphite anodes need to be replaced regularly? (1)
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(c) (i) Even after purification the aluminum ore cannot be electrolyses directly.
What must be done to enable it to be electrolyzed? [1]
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(ii) Why is cryolite (NaAlF3) added to the electrolysis cell? [1]
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(d) (i) Write an ionic equation for the reaction taking place at the cathode. [1]
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(ii) Name the substance produced at the anode. [1]
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