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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.2.4.3Gases from air and electrolysis

Gases from air and electrolysis in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.4.3.1Outline the production of nitrogen and oxygen from liquid air.
  2. 7.2.4.3.2Define electrolysis, label an electrolytic cell and describe the electrolysis of molten lead bromide.
  3. 7.2.4.3.3Describe the electrolysis of water and state the uses of hydrogen and oxygen.
  4. 7.2.4.3.4Describe copper electroplating and give reasons for electroplating.

Lessons

  • Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

    40 min

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  • Electrolysis: principles and molten compounds

    35 min

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  • Electroplating and the purification of copper

    35 min

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  • Liquefaction and fractional distillation of air

    30 min

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Gases from air and electrolysis: sample question

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True or false: when concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is electrolysed with inert electrodes, sodium metal forms at the cathode.

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