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Electrolysis Basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is electrolysis?

a)

Electrolysis is the process of using light to drive a chemical reaction.

b)

Electrolysis is the process of using heat to drive a chemical reaction.

c)

Electrolysis is the process of using a magnetic field to drive a chemical reaction.

d)

Electrolysis is the process of using an electric current to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.

2.

What are the two electrodes used in electrolysis called?

a)

anode and cathode

b)

cathode and anode

c)

positive and negative

d)

north and south

3.

Which process occurs at the anode during electrolysis?

a)

Reduction

b)

Oxidation

c)

Condensation

d)

Evaporation

4.

Which process occurs at the cathode during electrolysis?

a)

Condensation

b)

Reduction

c)

Evaporation

d)

Oxidation

5.

What is the purpose of adding an electrolyte to the solution during electrolysis?

a)

Facilitates the flow of electric current

b)

Causes the solution to evaporate faster

c)

Reduces the conductivity of the solution

d)

Increases the temperature of the solution

6.

What is the chemical equation for the electrolysis of water?

a)

H2O(l) -> H2(g) + O2(g)

b)

2H2O(l) -> 2H2(g) + O2(g)

c)

2H2O(l) -> H2(g) + 2O(g)

d)

H2O(l) -> H2(g) + O(g)

7.

What is the product of the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

a)

Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas

b)

Sodium metal and chlorine gas

c)

Sodium hydroxide and chlorine gas

d)

Sodium chloride and water

8.

What is the product of the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate?

a)

Copper metal (Cu)

b)

Copper oxide (CuO)

c)

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

d)

Oxygen gas (O2)

9.

What is the role of electrons in the process of electrolysis?

a)

Electrons are released as a byproduct

b)

Electrons flow through the external circuit, balancing charge and facilitating redox reactions.

c)

Electrons are consumed during the process

d)

Electrons have no role in electrolysis

10.

How is the amount of substance produced during electrolysis related to the current and time?

a)

The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is only related to the current, not time.

b)

The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is not affected by either current or time.

c)

The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is directly proportional to the current and time.

d)

The amount of substance produced during electrolysis is inversely proportional to the current and time.