CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.1.10 Predict the Identity of the Products Questions

Predict electrode products in dilute and concentrated aqueous halide electrolysis using discharge rules.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • predict products of dilute and concentrated aqueous halide electrolysis
  • identify hydrogen, oxygen and halogen electrode products
  • compare discharge in aqueous sodium chloride, potassium bromide and hydrochloric acid
  • apply selective discharge rules to dilute and concentrated solutions
  • identify the electrolyte from observed gases
  • relate electrode products to ion concentrations

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.1.10 Predict the Identity of the Products Questions question 1

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Dilute aqueous sodium chloride is electrolysed using carbon electrodes.
What is the product at the anode?

A

carbon dioxide

B

hydrogen

C

oxygen

D

sodium

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