(a)
Interpretation:
The probable products when Pt electrodes are used in the
Concept introduction:
Electrolysis of aqueous solutions:
Possible cathode half-cell reactions are,
- Reduction of H2O
- Reduction of cations in the solution
Possible anode half-cell reactions are
- Oxidation of H2O
- Oxidation of active metal electrodes
- Oxidation of anions in the solution
(b)
Interpretation:
The probable products when Pt electrodes are used in the electrolysis of
Concept introduction:
Electrolysis of aqueous solutions:
Possible cathode half-cell reactions are,
- Reduction of H2O
- Reduction of cations in the solution
Possible anode half-cell reactions are
- Oxidation of H2O
- Oxidation of active metal electrodes
- Oxidation of anions in the solution
(c)
Interpretation:
The probable products when Pt electrodes are used in the electrolysis of
Concept introduction:
Electrolysis of molten salts,
- The cation is reduced at the cathode
- The anion is oxidized at the anode
(d)
Interpretation:
The probable products when Pt electrodes are used in the electrolysis of
Concept introduction:
Electrolysis of molten salts,
- The cation is reduced at the cathode
- The anion is oxidized at the anode
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