Electrochemical reactions — Grade 12 Past Paper Questions

3 past paper questions on electrochemical reactions from NSC, 2026. Read what each one asks, then open it with its memo.

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2026 · Paper 2 · June · NSC · Question 9

Electrolysis of concentrated copper II chloride solution using carbon electrodes. Define electrolysis, write anode reactions showing halide ion oxidation, identify the major product formed at the cathode, and determine products formed when zinc iodide is added to the electrolyte.

electrolysisanode oxidationcathode reductioncompeting oxidationshalide reactivity
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2026 · Paper 2 · June · NSC · Question 8

Standard galvanic cell with cadmium and chlorine gas electrodes. Define galvanic cell, write cell notation, determine electron flow direction, write the reduction half-reaction, and explain how chloride ion concentration affects cell potential (emf).

galvanic cellcell notationelectron flowreduction potentialnernst equation
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2026 · Paper 2 · June · NSC · Question 1

Multiple-choice page covering Arrhenius acid definition, hydrolysis and pH of sodium nitrate solution, spontaneous redox reaction between iron and chromium III ions, and electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride with cathode products and pH changes.

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