During electrolysis, reduction occurs at the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

During electrolysis, reduction occurs at the:
A. Electrolyte
B. Anode
C. Cathode
D. Salt bridge
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Cathode is where reduction (gain of electrons) takes place in both electrolytic and galvanic cells. Anode is where oxidation occurs. Mnemonic: RED CAT (Reduction at Cathode), AN OX (Oxidation at Anode).

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More chemistry Questions

Question #1
The functional group present in aldehydes is:
A. -OH
B. -CO-
C. -CHO
D. -COOH

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Aldehydes are organic compounds containing the formyl group, -CHO, where a carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydrogen atom. -OH is the hydroxyl group (alcohols), -COOH is the carboxyl group (carboxylic acids), and -CO- is the carbonyl group (ketones).

This question belongs to: Science chemistry
Question #2
Which scientist proposed the law of conservation of mass?
A. J. J. Thomson
B. Ernest Rutherford
C. John Dalton
D. Antoine Lavoisier

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Antoine Lavoisier is known as the father of modern chemistry and formulated the law of conservation of mass—mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. Dalton's atomic theory supported this law. Thomson discovered electron. Rutherford discovered nucleus. Lavoisier also named oxygen and hydrogen and established the role of oxygen in combustion.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of a decomposition reaction?
A. 2KClO₃ → 2KCl + 3O₂
B. AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃
C. 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
D. Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A decomposition reaction is one where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. Heating potassium chlorate (KClO₃) breaks it down into potassium chloride and oxygen gas. A is combination, C is displacement, and D is double displacement.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry