CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4 Electrochemistry Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Hydrogen is used as a fuel in rockets and is also used in hydrogen fuel cells.
Which statements are correct?
1 Both uses produce water vapour.
2 Burning hydrogen produces polluting gases.
3 A fuel cell produces electricity.

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1 and 3 only

C

1 only

D

2 and 3 only

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement about fuels is correct?

A

Heat energy is only produced by burning fuels.

B

Hydrogen is used as a fuel although it is difficult to store.

C

Methane is a good fuel because it produces only water when burned.

D

Uranium is burned in air to produce energy.

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement about electrolysis is correct?

A

Electrons move through the electrolyte from the cathode to the anode.

B

Electrons move in the external circuit towards the cathode.

C

Negative ions move in the external circuit towards the anode.

D

Positive ions move through the electrolyte towards the anode.

Question 4

[Maximum number: 1]

Which substance is not produced during the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride?

A

chlorine

B

hydrogen

C

sodium

D

sodium hydroxide

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