Electrolysis C1 T3 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryElectrolysisGCSEEdexcel Created by: hanrobothamCreated on: 29-04-16 19:13 What is electrolysis? Breaking down of a compound using electrical energy! 1 of 10 What is an electrolyte? The liquid that conducts the electricity 2 of 10 What does the electrolyte contain? The compound which is broken down into it's components parts (eg HCl into Hydrogen and Chlorine) 3 of 10 What are the component parts released as? Atoms or molecules (often gas) 4 of 10 Suggest how you would test for Chlorine gas. Bleaches damp litmus paper, turning it white. 5 of 10 Suggest how you would test for Hydrogen gas/ Makes a squeaky pop with a lighted splint 6 of 10 What does the electrolysis of salt produce? Chlorine gas. 7 of 10 Give three uses of Chlorine. Treat water (kills bacteria so it's safe to drink). Manufacture bleach. Make the polymer 8 of 10 What does the electrolysis of water produce? Hydrogen and Oxygen. 9 of 10 Suggest how you would test for oxygen. Oxygen will relight a glowing splint. 10 of 10
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