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What is the primary function of electrolysis?
What is the primary function of electrolysis?
- To decompose ionic compounds into their constituent elements (correct)
- To separate mixtures of elements
- To produce only halogen gases
- To combine elements into compounds
What happens to chloride ions at the anode during electrolysis?
What happens to chloride ions at the anode during electrolysis?
- They remain unchanged
- They lose electrons and form chlorine gas (correct)
- They react with oxygen to form water
- They gain electrons and form hydroxide ions
What is produced at the cathode when the metal is more reactive than hydrogen?
What is produced at the cathode when the metal is more reactive than hydrogen?
- The metal is deposited
- Hydrogen gas is formed (correct)
- Halogen gas is formed
- Oxygen gas is formed
What is the role of hydroxide ions at the anode during electrolysis?
What is the role of hydroxide ions at the anode during electrolysis?
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What is the purpose of the copper chloride solution in the example application?
What is the purpose of the copper chloride solution in the example application?
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What occurs at the cathode during electrolysis?
What occurs at the cathode during electrolysis?
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What determines the products of electrolysis?
What determines the products of electrolysis?
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What is the purpose of inert electrodes in electrolysis?
What is the purpose of inert electrodes in electrolysis?
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What occurs at the anode during electrolysis?
What occurs at the anode during electrolysis?
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What is the result of copper refinement through electrolysis?
What is the result of copper refinement through electrolysis?
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