Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions
Students explore the rules for the discharge of ions during the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. They will predict the products formed at the anode and cathode.
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Students explore the rules for the discharge of ions during the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. They will predict the products formed at the anode and cathode.
Key Questions
- Which ions are discharged at the electrodes in aqueous solutions?
- How do we write half-equations for electrode reactions?
- Why is electrolysis used to extract aluminium?
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