Required practicals / Chemistry
ChemistryCombined RP 9Separate Chemistry RP 3Virtual lab: Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
Aim: find out what is produced at each electrode when aqueous solutions are electrolysed. Press the button to carry out each step of the method.
Follow the method one step at a time, or use the buttons above to finish it for you.
Results
Negative electrode (cathode): metal if less reactive than hydrogen, otherwise hydrogen. Positive electrode (anode): halogen if a halide is present, otherwise oxygen.