Electrolysis Quiz

Who introduced the term 'electrolysis'?

• Michael Faraday

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

What is the purpose of electrolysis?

• To produce light

• To create a magnetic field

• To generate heat

• To split apart substances using electricity

What is the name of the positive electrode in electrolysis?

• Voltammeter

• Anode

• Cathode

• Ion

Which of the following is a necessary requirement for a liquid to undergo electrolysis?

• Presence of charged species

• Low viscosity

• Neutral pH

• High temperature

What happens at the cathode during electrolysis?

• Sulfuric acid is produced

• Hydrogen is made

• Oxygen is made

• Chlorine is made

What is the ratio of gases produced during electrolysis using a Hofmann voltammeter?

• 3:1

• 1:1

• 4:1

• 2:1

What is the term used for ions attracted to the electrode with the opposite charge?

• Electrolytes

• Cations

• Voltammeters

• Anions

What is the product of the oxidation reaction at the anode during electrolysis of water?

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

What is the product of the reduction reaction at the cathode during electrolysis of water?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Chlorine

• Sulfuric acid

What is the combined reaction during electrolysis of water?

• Acid-base reaction

• Redox reaction

• Precipitation reaction

• Combustion reaction