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The set-up below represents electrolysis of dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.

The set-up below represents electrolysis of dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.
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(a) Identify gases M and N
(b) Write an ionic equation for the production of gas M.
(c ) At what electrode does reduction take place. Explain your answer.
(d) State the most suitable electrodes that can be used in this experiment.
Explain your answer.

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sharon
(a) M – Oxygen
N – Hydrogen
(b) 4OH-(aq)-----> 2H2O(l) + O2(g) + 4e
(c ) Cathode, since H+ which has an oxidation number of +1 is reduced to H2
which has an oxidation number of O.
(d) Platinum / graphite since they are inert and therefore do not react with the
electrolyte or the products.
sharon kalunda answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 09:30

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