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Give reasons for the following: The ratio of hydrogen and oxygen formed at the cathode and anode is 2 : 1 by volume.

Important Questions on Electrolysis

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Give reasons for the following: In the electrolysis of acidified water, dilute sulphuric acid is preferred to dilute nitric acid for acidification.

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Give reasons for the following: Ammonia is unionised in the gaseous state but in the aqueous solution, it is a weak electrolyte.

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Give reason for the following: A graphite anode is preferred to other inert electrodes during electrolysis of fused lead bromide.

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Give reason for the following: For electroplating with silver, silver nitrate is not used as electrolyte.

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Give reasons for the following: Carbon tetrachloride is a liquid but does not conduct electricity.

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Give reasons for the following: Potassium is not extracted by electrolysis of its aqueous salt solution.

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Copy and complete the following table which refers to two practical applications of electrolysis

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Write equations of reactions taking place at anode for silver plating.