CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.1.5 Predict the Identity of the Products Questions

Predict the metal and halogen products formed when molten ionic compounds are electrolysed.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • predict products at anode and cathode in molten salts
  • identify metal deposited at the cathode
  • identify halogen formed at the anode
  • compare molten and aqueous sodium chloride products
  • describe production of metals by molten salt electrolysis
  • apply ionic half-equations to molten fluoride, chloride and bromide

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.1.5 Predict the Identity of the Products Questions question 1

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This question is about chemical reactions and electricity.

Brine is concentrated aqueous sodium chloride.

Name a different substance formed when molten sodium chloride is used instead of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride.

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