What half reaction occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of molten potassium bromide: OK----> K+ē OK+ē----> K Br₂ + 2 ē> 2Br¯ 2Br ----> > Br₂ + 2 ē 2H₂O + 2ē ---> H₂ + 2OH¯

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What half reaction occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of molten potassium
bromide:
OK---> K+ +ē
OK+ē----> K
Br₂ + 2ē ---> 2Br¯
2Br ----> Br₂ + 2 ē
2H₂O + 2ē ----> H₂ + 2OH¯
Transcribed Image Text:What half reaction occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of molten potassium bromide: OK---> K+ +ē OK+ē----> K Br₂ + 2ē ---> 2Br¯ 2Br ----> Br₂ + 2 ē 2H₂O + 2ē ----> H₂ + 2OH¯
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