NEW GCSE AQA Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

A lesson/ series of lessons recapping the process of electrolysis, understanding how to predict the products when molten ionic compounds are electrolysed and understanding how to apply the series of rules concerning the products of aqueous ionic solutions. The lesson features:

• A question grid based on previous learning from topic 4 (extraction of metals, reactivity series, acid reactions, electrolysis)
• Basic recap questions looking at the process of electrolysis and labelling an electrolysis cell
  -Step-by-step simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes for molten ionic compounds
• Summary slides that explain to students the rules for predicting the products of electrolysis at the positive and negative electrode if the ionic compound is dissolved in solution. This is accompanied by simplified recall practice looking at what is formed at the positive and negative electrodes so students gain confidence in applying the rules to any substance
• A recap of how ions are produced.
• Instructions for how to complete the required practical looking at the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, including a blank and completed results table for pupil self-assessment
• Past paper review questions