To purify copper metal, which electrode should the pure copper metal be?
Cathode
State 3 metals that are less reactive than carbon but more reactive than hydrogen, in order of its reactivity
Zn
Fe
Sn
Pb
What are the 3 factors affecting electrolysis?
Electrochemical/Reactivity Series
Concentration of electrolyte
Type of electrodes
Which combination of electrochemical cell produce the higher voltage? Zinc and copper OR Magnesium and silver
Magnesium and silver
State 5 metals that are more reactive than carbon
K
Na
Ca
Mg
Al
What is the half equation at the cathode electrode of a NaCl (l) electrolyte?
Na+ + e- -> Na
Between Zn and Cu, which metal would be the negative electrode of an electrochemical cell? Why?
Zn because it is more reactive
Half equations of electroplating a spoon with copper at both anode and cathode. Include state symbols
Anode: Cu (s) -> Cu2+ (aq) + 2e- (aq)
Cathode: Cu2+ (aq) + 2e- (aq) -> Cu (s)