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What is the process in which electrical energy is used to produce a chemical change that would not otherwise occur?
What is the process in which electrical energy is used to produce a chemical change that would not otherwise occur?
- Electrolysis (correct)
- Reduction
- Oxidation
- Conduction
Which type of cell consumes electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous redox reaction?
Which type of cell consumes electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous redox reaction?
- Galvanic Cell
- Primary Cell
- Voltaic Cell
- Electrolytic Cell (correct)
According to Faraday’s Law of Electrolysis, what is the weight of products formed during electrolysis proportional to?
According to Faraday’s Law of Electrolysis, what is the weight of products formed during electrolysis proportional to?
- The current sent through the electrolyte (correct)
- The temperature of the electrolyte
- The voltage of the electrolyte
- The concentration of the electrolyte
What is the primary application of electrolysis mentioned in the text?
What is the primary application of electrolysis mentioned in the text?
In the process of purifying metallic copper using electrolysis, what happens at the cathode?
In the process of purifying metallic copper using electrolysis, what happens at the cathode?
What is the electrolyte used in purifying metallic copper mentioned in the text?
What is the electrolyte used in purifying metallic copper mentioned in the text?
What is the process of using electricity to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen gas called?
What is the process of using electricity to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen gas called?
In the electrolysis of water, what reaction occurs at the cathode?
In the electrolysis of water, what reaction occurs at the cathode?
What is the product of the overall reaction in the electrolysis of water?
What is the product of the overall reaction in the electrolysis of water?
What is the purpose of electroplating?
What is the purpose of electroplating?
What reaction occurs at the cathode during electroplating of metal spoons with silver?
What reaction occurs at the cathode during electroplating of metal spoons with silver?
What reaction occurs at the anode during electroplating of metal spoons with silver?
What reaction occurs at the anode during electroplating of metal spoons with silver?
What is the overall process of removing metal by an electrochemical process called?
What is the overall process of removing metal by an electrochemical process called?
In the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, what is produced at the cathode?
In the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, what is produced at the cathode?
What is the purpose of using electricity in the electrolysis of water?
What is the purpose of using electricity in the electrolysis of water?
What is collected below the anode in an electrolytic cell?
What is collected below the anode in an electrolytic cell?
