A) What product(s)was(were)formed at the anode in the electrolysis of potassium iodide solution? Explain citing specific evidence from your observations. B) What product(s) was (were)formed at the cathode in the electrolysis of potassium iodide solution? Explain based on your observations. C) Write the balance half-reaction that occurred at the anode. D) Write the balanced half-reaction that occurred at the cathode. E) Write the balanced chemical equation for the overall redox reaction in the electrolysis of aqueous potassium iodide. Hint: Remember to balance the electrons!

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Answer the below five parts for the electrolysis of sodium chloride and electrolysis of copper (II) bromide trials.

A) What product(s)was(were)formed at the anode in the electrolysis of potassium iodide solution? Explain citing specific evidence from your observations.

B) What product(s) was (were)formed at the cathode in the electrolysis of potassium iodide solution? Explain based on your observations.

C) Write the balance half-reaction that occurred at the anode.

D) Write the balanced half-reaction that occurred at the cathode.

E) Write the balanced chemical equation for the overall redox reaction in the electrolysis of aqueous potassium iodide. Hint: Remember to balance the electrons!

 

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