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Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions. A student predicts electrolysis products. Which option keeps ions and electrodes clear? Focus on the species reduced redox reaction in Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons (HT only), not on a neighbouring Unit 4.4 reaction idea.

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Reactivity of metals

Question

A. Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions: Matches the ion movement to the correct electrode and product for the species reduced redox reaction
B. Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions: Sends positive ions to the positive electrode (Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons (HT only))
C. Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions: Uses electroplating language instead of electrolysis language (the species reduced redox reaction)
D. Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions: Chooses a product without checking the ion discharged (Reactivity of metals)

Answer

The correct option is Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions: Matches the ion movement to the correct electrode and product for the species reduced redox reaction.

Explanation

The correct option is Chemical changes case 045 electrode-ions: Matches the ion movement to the correct electrode and product for the species reduced redox reaction. It is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to (HT only) Identify the species reduced in a redox reaction in Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons (HT only). 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

Identifying Reduced Species

Students often confuse the species that is reduced with the species that is oxidised in a redox reaction.

To fix this, remember that reduction involves the gain of electrons. Identify the species that gains electrons during the reaction to determine which is reduced.

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