Identifying the products of electrolysis

A 3D rendered illustration of the equipment required for an experiment using an electrolysis cell

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Try this class experiment to carry out the electrolysis of various solutions and investigate the products formed. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

In this practical, students get the chance to practise doing electrolysis with a range of solutions, identifying the products that form at the electrodes. They should be able to link their practical experience with theory and learn how to construct simple ionic equations.

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