In the electrolytic refining of a metal $M$, what would you take as the anode, the cathode and the electrolyte ?
In the electrolytic refining of a metal $M$ :
Anode $\rightarrow$ Impure metal $M$
Cathode $\rightarrow$ Thin strip of pure metal $M$
Electrolyte $\rightarrow$ Solution of salt of the metal $M$
An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be
Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron frying pan from rusting ?
Give reasons why copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel (an alloy of iron).
Metallic oxides of zinc, magnesium and copper were heated with the following metals.
Metal | Zinc | Magnesium | Copper |
Zinc oxide | - | - | - |
Magnesium oxide | - | - | - |
Copper oxide | - | - | - |
In which cases will you find displacement reactions taking place ?
What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples of amphoteric oxides.