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Quick questions on Electrolysis of molten compounds and solutions - Edexcel GCSE Chemistry
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State what is produced at the cathode when molten zinc chloride is electrolysed. [1 mark]
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Write the half-equation for the formation of oxygen at the anode from hydroxide ions. [2 marks]
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Explain why hydrogen, not sodium, is produced at the cathode when sodium chloride solution is electrolysed. [2 marks]
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