The diagram show an experiment for investigating electrical conduction in lead (II) fluoride. Study it and answer the questions that follow:

The diagram show an experiment for investigating electrical conduction in lead (II) fluoride. Study it and answer the questions that follow:

(a) On the diagram
(i) Label the anode and the cathode
(ii) Complete the diagram by indicating the condition that is missing but must be present for
electrical conduction to take place.
(b) Why is it necessary to leave a gap between the cork and the boiling tube?
(c) State the observations that are expected at the electrodes during electrical conduction and at the experiment
(d) Write equations for the reactions that take place at the electrodes
(e) Why should this experiment be carried out in a fume chamber?

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(a)

(b) To let the gas produce out, so that it does not explode due to pressure.

(c) At the anode a pale yellow gas is observed

(d)

(e) The gas produced is poisonous.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 16, 2019 at 09:37

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