Question detail
Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary. A student sorts acid, alkali and base statements. Which option keeps the terms distinct? Focus on the negative electrode the cathode in The process of electrolysis, not on a neighbouring Unit 4.4 reaction idea.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Electrolysis
Question
- A. Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary: Keeps the acid-base distinction tied to the named substance for the negative electrode the cathode
- B. Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary: Treats every base as an alkali without checking solubility (The process of electrolysis)
- C. Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary: Uses pH wording but does not identify the acid-base role (the negative electrode the cathode)
- D. Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary: Names a salt product without explaining the reaction context (Electrolysis)
Answer
The correct option is Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary: Keeps the acid-base distinction tied to the named substance for the negative electrode the cathode.
Explanation
The correct option is Chemical changes case 010 acid-base-boundary: Keeps the acid-base distinction tied to the named substance for the negative electrode the cathode. It is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to identify the negative electrode as the cathode in The process of electrolysis. The other options are incorrect because they blur a Unit 4.4 concept boundary: acid versus alkali versus base, oxidation versus reduction, displacement versus reduction, electrolysis versus electroplating, anode versus cathode, positive versus negative ions, oxidation state versus ionic charge, or strong acid versus concentrated acid.
Common mistake
Confusing Electrode Names
Students often confuse the terms 'anode' and 'cathode', mistakenly identifying the negative electrode as the anode instead of the cathode.
Remember that the cathode is the negative electrode where reduction occurs, while the anode is the positive electrode where oxidation takes place.
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