Anode reaction question.?

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Anode reaction question.?

What would be the anode reaction of the electrolysis of molten potassium hydroxide?

2007-04-30 06:39:15 · 2 answers · asked by calculusgirl1979 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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4OH- -----> O2 + 2H2O + 4e-

2007-04-30 06:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

since molten potasium hydroxide comprises of K+ and OH- ions, the negatively charged OH- ions is attracted to the positively charged anode . EQUATION:4OH-(aq) = 2H2O(l) + O2(g) + 4e- (e- stands for electron).

2007-04-30 14:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋