Electrolysis of brine

2. Product formed at cathode............

• H₂

• Na⁺

• OH^-

• Cl₂

Define the term oxidation.

• gain of electrons

• loosing of electrons

• transfer of electrons

• sharing of electrons

Define the term reduction

• Gain of electrons

• sharing of electrons

• loosing of electrons

• transfer of electrons

Name the type electrodes used in brine electrolysis.

• Zinc

• Copper

• Iron

• Carbon

Choose the ion which gets oxidised during brine electrolysis.

• H⁺

• Cl^-

• Na⁺

• OH^-

Name the parts of electrolysis.

• beaker,

  electrodes,

  electrolyte

• thermometer,

  test tube,

  tripod stand

• capillary tube, beaker,

  cathode,

  anode

• beaker,

  electrodes,

  chlorine gas

Why solid ionic compounds does not conduct electricity?

• ions are bonded by strong electrostatic force of attraction

• ions are not free to carry electrons

• ions are free to carry electrons

• ions are not bonded by strong electrostatic force of attraction

1. Product formed at anode...............

• Cl₂

• H₂

• Na

• OH^-

Answer explanation

Cl₂