Electrolysis Questions: Quiz!

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  • 1. 

    What is an anion?

    • A.

      Neutral atom

    • B.

      A positively charged ion

    • C.

      Negatively charged ion

    • D.

      An atom with opposite charges

    Correct Answer
    C. Negatively charged ion
  • 2. 

    What is oxidation?

    • A.

      Losing electrons

    • B.

      Gaining electrons

    Correct Answer
    A. Losing electrons
  • 3. 

    What is reduction?

    • A.

      Losing electrons

    • B.

      Gaining electrons

    Correct Answer
    B. Gaining electrons
  • 4. 

    An ion with a positive charge is called ________

    Correct Answer
    Cation
  • 5. 

    How can an ion of sodium lose its positive charge?

    • A.

      It loses one electron

    • B.

      It gains one electron

    • C.

      It shares its electrons with another atom

    Correct Answer
    B. It gains one electron
  • 6. 

    What do we call the substance which is broken down by electrolysis?

    • A.

      Electrode

    • B.

      Electronics

    • C.

      Electrolyte

    • D.

      Electrolysis

    Correct Answer
    C. Electrolyte
  • 7. 

    Which of the following can NOT be used as an electrode in an electrolytic cell?

    • A.

      Lithium

    • B.

      Plastic

    • C.

      Graphite

    • D.

      Platinum

    • E.

      Both answers A and B

    Correct Answer
    E. Both answers A and B
  • 8. 

    In which of the following cases electrolysis does NOT take place in sodium chloride?

    • A.

      If the compound is molten

    • B.

      If the compound is solid

    • C.

      If the compound is in an aqueous solution

    Correct Answer
    B. If the compound is solid
  • 9. 

    Water can be decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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