Chemistry · Unit 3 · Oxidation and reduction · Redox reactions

State the factors that affect the products in electrolysis.

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A student electrolyses two aqueous solutions under standard conditions: one containing copper(II) sulfate and one containing a mixture of copper(II) sulfate and sodium chloride. State two factors that determine which ions are discharged at each electrode during electrolysis.

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