Electrolysis — KCSE Chemistry

KCSE Chemistry · 68 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Define electrolysis, electrolyte, electrodes (anode and cathode) and describe the movement of ions during electrolysis

Predict the products of electrolysis of molten and aqueous electrolytes and write half-equations at each electrode

Apply Faraday's laws to calculate mass deposited or volume of gas produced during electrolysis

Electrolysis

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Identify the main purpose of a salt bridge in an electrochemical cell.

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Identify the type of reaction that occurs in a galvanic cell.

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Identify the term used for the potential difference between the electrodes in an electrochemical cell.

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Identify the substance that acts as an electrolyte in an electrochemical cell.

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