CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)
State ONE reason why the reaction of barium with water is faster than the reaction of calcium with water.
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- 4(a)(i)Draw a fully labelled diagram of the apparatus which could be used in the electrolysis of molten BaBr₂. You should indicate the material from which the…[3 marks]
- 4(a)(ii)Write equations to indicate the chemical reactions which occur at the electrodes.[4 marks]
- 4(a)(iii)A current of 5A is passed for 2 minutes through the molten BaBr₂. Calculate the mass of the product that will be formed at the cathode. (Relative atomic mass:…[5 marks]
- 4(a)(iv)List TWO factors which can in general affect the products formed during electrolysis of compounds.[2 marks]
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