Sunday, May 29, 2016

1.55 Write ionic half-equations representing the reactions at the electrodes during electrolysis

At positive (anode) electrode, electrons are lost.
eg 2Br- > Br2 + 2e-

At negative (cathode) electrode, electrons are gained.
eg 2H+ + 2e- > H2

*Make sure charges are the same on both sides!!

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