Electrolysis practical

Question 1

How to carry out electrolysis using Copper(II) chloride solution

Answer 1

Pour 50cm^3 of copper(II) chloride solution into a beaker
Place a petri dish with 2 holes over the beaker
Insert 2 carbon graphite electrodes
Attach crocodile leads to electrodes and 4V power supply
Cathode will be coated with copper
Chlorine gas is produced at the anode

Question 2

How to carry out electrolysis using sodium chloride solution

Answer 2

Place 50cm^3 of sodium chloride solution into a beaker.
Place petri dish with 2 holes over the beaker
Insert 2 carbon graphite electrodes
Attach crocodile leads to electrodes and 4V power supply
Hydrogen will be produced at the cathode
Chlorine gas is produced at the anode