when coper(II) chloride solution is undergone electrolysis by using graphite electrode, do the anode will be corroded?
2006-08-18 22:15:03 · 17 answers · asked by Marushka 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Graphite is a form of the element carbon. It is often used as an electrode because it will conduct electricity but does not often react with the electrolytic solution or with the products of the electrolysis.
For your example, using a graphite anode for the electrolysis of aqueous copper (II) chloride, the anode will not corrode.
2006-08-18 22:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 68⤊ 0⤋
Graphite is an allottrpic form of Carbon. In which each carbon atom is binded further with 3 carbon atoms by covalent bond, to form a regular hexagonal ring. Each carbon atom have a free electron each is responsile for conducting properties of Graghite.
While the 2nd allotropic form of carbon is diamond.Dimond has tetrahedral shap with no free electrons so is noncondector.
2006-08-19 05:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by mamoon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a polymorph of carbon. The same chemical composition as diamond but because of its crystal structure is displays completely different properties. It is mined in the lake district to produce "lead" for pencils. During electrolysis of copper chloride solution the products will be copper and chlorine gas.
2006-08-19 05:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
graphite is a different form of carbon.
yes i think the anode will be corroded because it wil get oxidized to CO2
2006-08-19 11:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by ani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbon, graphitic form as six membered joined rings.
2006-08-19 05:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by andyoptic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbondear
2006-08-19 08:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by Swayam Prakash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
graphite is a form of carbon which can conduct electricity.
It has hexagonal structure and thus one electron is free.It helps in conduction of heat and electricity.This is the reason for its use as a lubricant also.
2006-08-19 06:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by karthikeyan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a common misconception that graphite is carbon. It's actually oxygen, just in a really wierd form.
2006-08-19 05:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by tgypoi 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Carbon. I don't think it will corrode
2006-08-19 14:22:33 · answer #9 · answered by ph898486 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plain and simple CARBON. What else do you wish to know?
2006-08-19 05:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by va3jrj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋