When an aqueous solution of sodium sulfate is electrolyzed,what are the expected products?
Reduction Half-Reaction
E° (V)
Na+(aq) + e¯
Na(s) -2.71
2H2O(l) + 2e-
H2(g) + 2OH-(aq) -0.83
2H+(aq) + 2e-
H2(g) 0.00
O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e-
2H2O(l) 1.23
S2O82-(aq) + 2e-
2SO42-(aq) 2.01
A) Na(s) and H2(g)
B) H2(g) ,OH-(aq) ,O2(g) ,and H+(aq)
C) O2(g) ,H+(aq) ,and Na(s)
D) H2(g) ,OH-(aq) ,and Na(s)
E) H2(g) ,OH-(aq) ,and S2O82-(aq)
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q108: How many moles of electrons are produced
Q109: The process of producing a chemical change
Q110: A current of 13.0 A is passed
Q111: If an electrolysis plant operates its electrolytic
Q112: How many faradays are required to convert
Q114: Gold (atomic weight = 197)is plated from
Q115: What reaction occurs at the anode during
Q116: Electrolysis of a molten salt with the
Q117: Which of the following statements is true
Q118: What is the half-reaction that occurs at
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents