Applications of Electrolysis 1

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12 questions

Electrolytic cells

Activity 6.7
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Name three applications of electrolysis in industry

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State the factors that affect the electrolysis process.

2

What are the benefits of electroplating?

You wish to coat a steel spoon with silver.
1

What is this process called?

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To which terminal of the battery should the spoon be connected?

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Is the spoon the anode or the cathode?

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Use the numeric keyboard in the answer section (to superscript/subscript) to write the formula of a suitable electrolyte that could be used in this process.

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Which ions in the solution are attracted to the steel spoon? (use the numeric keyboard to superscript/subscript)

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What happens to these ions when they reach the steel spoon?

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The other electrode is a silver rod. What name is given to this type of electrode?

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Explain the purpose of using a silver rod as an electrode in this process.

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What two changes would you need to make if you wish to plate the spoon with copper instead of silver?