Which statements correctly describe electrolysis? During electrolysis:an electrochemical decomposition reaction occurs.electric current is supplied as the energy to perform an endergonic reaction.the electrochemical cell operates with a negative ΔG.electric current flows in a nonspontaneous direction within an electrochemical cell.A.I and IV onlyB.I, II, and III onlyC.II and IV onlyD.I, II, and IV only
Question
Which statements correctly describe electrolysis? During electrolysis:an electrochemical decomposition reaction occurs.electric current is supplied as the energy to perform an endergonic reaction.the electrochemical cell operates with a negative ΔG.electric current flows in a nonspontaneous direction within an electrochemical cell.A.I and IV onlyB.I, II, and III onlyC.II and IV onlyD.I, II, and IV only
Solution
The correct answer is D. I, II, and IV only.
Here's why:
I. During electrolysis, an electrochemical decomposition reaction occurs. This is true. Electrolysis involves breaking down (decomposing) a compound using electricity.
II. Electric current is supplied as the energy to perform an endergonic reaction. This is also true. An endergonic reaction is one that requires energy to proceed, and in electrolysis, this energy is provided by an electric current.
III. The electrochemical cell operates with a negative ΔG. This is false. In electrolysis, the reaction is non-spontaneous, and non-spontaneous reactions have a positive ΔG, not negative.
IV. Electric current flows in a nonspontaneous direction within an electrochemical cell. This is true. In electrolysis, the electric current is used to drive a non-spontaneous reaction.
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