Changes at the electrodes Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
when ions reach the electrode they do what
A
either gain or loose electrons depending on their charge
2
Q
on half equations, if it is reduction the the adding the electrons has to be on the
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left
3
Q
on half equations, if it is oxidisation the the adding the electrons has to be on the
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right
4
Q
what’s the half equation for hydroxide
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4OH- → 2H20 + O2 + 4e-
5
Q
half equation for hydrogen
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H2 + 2e- → H2
6
Q
which is the order for displacing
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halide > hydroxide > all other negatively charged ions