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Question 1
1.
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Silver
Gold
aluminium
direct
decomposition
below
above
Question 2
2.
Write balanced, ionic equations to show the electrode reactions which occur when copper is purified.
At the anode (where ______________ takes place) (Impure copper)
Cu → Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻
At the cathode (Where ______________ takes place) (pure copper)
Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu
https://www.focuselearning.co.uk/s/1jstzoplah30 Focus education simulation.
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oxidation
reduction
Question 3
3.
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solid
ions
molten
electrons
Graphite
reduction
oxidation
Question 4
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The term is used to describe a reaction which gives out heat is _______________ .
When drops of water are added to anhydrous copper sulphate heat is given out _______________ and the solid turns _________
The anhydrous copper sulphate can be heated to remove the water of hydration so this reaction is an example of a _______________ reaction. https://www.focuselearning.co.uk/s/4wyjvlrqy7sj
The forward and reverse reactions are not, however, both occurring at the same rate so this is not an example of ____________ equilibrium. https://www.focuselearning.co.uk/s/40aaubdwqxw0
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blue
dynamic
Exothermic
reversible
Electrolysis plays an important part in extracting some metals from their ores and in purifying others.

a) Define what is meant by the term electrolysis.

Electrolysis is __________________ of a substance using a ___________ electric current

b) Name one metal which is obtained from its ore by electrolysis.

Any metal that is __________ carbon in the reactivity series.
For instance ______________
https://www.focuselearning.co.uk/s/4cre8k45a2ix Simulation to predict the products of electrolysis.
The particles that are responsible for the conductivity of electricity in metals are the (delocalsied) ______________
The particles that are responsible for the conductivity of electricity in ___________ or aqueous ionic compounds are _________
The electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using inert electrodes produces two gases as products.
At the cathode
2H⁺ + 2e⁻ → H₂ ______________
At the anode
4OH⁻ → 2H₂O + O₂ ______________
Name a material which could be used as the inert electrodes in this experiment.
_____________