Electrolysis simulation practical

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8 questions

Electrolytic Cells Laboratory

Click on the blue "experiment" tab and then click on the blue button in the middle of the screen "Run demonstration". Follow the instructions in the simulation to complete the DEMONSTRATION before answering the questions in this formative. If you are unable to view the simulation in this formative (or it is being cut off on your ipad), then click on this link to open it in a separate window:
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/bc_0media_chem/chem_sim/html5/Electro/Electro.php
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Why do you think DC (direct current) must be supplied by the power box?

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The mass of the anode:

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Explain your answer by refering to the process that is taking place at the anode (you may want to look at the microscopic view).

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The mass of the cathode:

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Explain your answer by refering to the process that is taking place at the cathode (you may want to look at the microscopic view).

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Which statement is correct?

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Explain your reasoning for your previous answer

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Do you think the colour of the solution will change? Explain what change will be observed (if any) and explain your reasoning.