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Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary. A student sorts acid, alkali and base statements. Which option keeps the terms distinct? Focus on that oxygen produced the anode unless the solution in Electrolysis of aqueous solutions, not on a neighbouring Unit 4.4 reaction idea.

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Electrolysis

Question

  1. A. Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary: Keeps the acid-base distinction tied to the named substance for that oxygen produced the anode unless the solution
  2. B. Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary: Treats every base as an alkali without checking solubility (Electrolysis of aqueous solutions)
  3. C. Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary: Uses pH wording but does not identify the acid-base role (that oxygen produced the anode unless the solution)
  4. D. Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary: Names a salt product without explaining the reaction context (Electrolysis)

Answer

The correct option is Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary: Keeps the acid-base distinction tied to the named substance for that oxygen produced the anode unless the solution.

Explanation

The correct option is Chemical changes case 076 acid-base-boundary: Keeps the acid-base distinction tied to the named substance for that oxygen produced the anode unless the solution. It is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to predict that oxygen is produced at the anode unless the solution contains halide ions in Electrolysis of aqueous solutions. 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

Misunderstanding Anode Products

Students often predict that oxygen is produced at the anode in all cases without considering the presence of halide ions.

Students should remember that oxygen is produced at the anode unless halide ions are present, in which case chlorine, bromine, or iodine will be produced instead.

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