(a)
Interpretation:
The reduction half and oxidation half-reaction of copper is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Electrolytic cell is a setup in which electricity is required to carry out a non-spontaneous and not feasible reaction. In an electrolytic cell two electrodes are used. One is anode and other one is cathode. Anode is positively charged and cathode is negatively charged.
(b)
Interpretation:
The electrode at which two different half reactions are taking place is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Electrolytic cell is a setup in which electricity is required to carry out a non-spontaneous and not feasible reaction. In an electrolytic cell two electrodes are used. One is anode and other one is cathode. Anode is positively charged and cathode is negatively charged.
(c)
Interpretation:
The electrodes “
Concept introduction:
Electrolytic cell is a setup in which electricity is required to carry out a non-spontaneous and not feasible reaction. In an electrolytic cell two electrodes are used. One is anode and other one is cathode. Anode is positively charged and cathode is negatively charged.
(d)
Interpretation:
The ions carrying the charge, with their direction of movement are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Electrolytic cell is a setup in which electricity is required to carry out a non-spontaneous and not feasible reaction. In an electrolytic cell two electrodes are used. One is anode and other one is cathode. Anode is positively charged and cathode is negatively charged. Flow of electrons is carry out by the electrolyte present in it.
(e)
Interpretation:
The bubbles along with the electrode at which they are occurring are to be identified. The half reaction occurring at the electrode is to be stated. The answers are to be summarized.
Concept introduction:
Electrolytic cell is a setup in which electricity is required to carry out a non-spontaneous and not feasible reaction. In an electrolytic cell two electrodes are used. One is anode and other one is cathode. Anode is positively charged and cathode is negatively charged. Flow of electrons is carry out by the electrolyte present in it.
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