OCR GCSE Chemistry A · J248

Electrolysis Practical

What you need to know

Use appropriate apparatus and techniques to set up and use electrochemical cells.
Perform separation and production of elements and compounds via electrolysis.
Use qualitative reagents to analyse and identify unknown samples or products (gas tests, flame tests, precipitation).
Determine concentrations of strong acids and alkalis.
Perform electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride or copper sulfate solution and test for produced gases.

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