5.4.3.2 electrolysis of molten ionic compounds

Question 1

When a simple ionic compound is electrolysed in the molten state using inert electrodes, the ______ is produced at the cathode and the non-metal is produced at the _____

Answer 1

Metal, anode

Question 2

Name an example of a simple ionic compound

Answer 2

Lead bromide

Question 3

When lead bromide is electrolysed in the molten state using inert electrodes, ____ is produced at the cathode and the non-metal (_______) is produced at the anode

Answer 3

Lead, bromine