CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.1.2 In Simple Electrolytic Cells a the Questions

Define electrolytes and identify electrode materials and apparatus used in electrolysis and metal refining.

Exam points

define an electrolyte as a conducting molten or aqueous ionic substance
identify suitable inert electrode materials
state properties required of inert electrodes
label electrolysis and electrorefining apparatus
identify where refined metal is produced during electrorefining

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This question is about electricity and chemical reactions.

Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is an electrolyte.

The electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate using inert electrodes forms:
- copper at the cathode
- oxygen at the anode.

State what is meant by the term electrolyte.

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