WAEC - Chemistry (2018 - No. 18)
The preferential discharge of ions during electrolysis is influenced by the
mechanism of electrolysis
electrolytic reactions
nature of the electrode
type of electrolytic cell
Explanation
The preferential discharge of ions is influenced by:
- The position of the ions in the electrochemical series
- The concentration of the ions in the electrolyte
- The nature of the electrode