b122ad96-draw-the-cell-setup-for-the-electrolysis-of-aqueous-hydrochloric-acid-i

Question

Draw the cell setup for the electrolysis of aqueous concentrated hydrochloric acid. Identify the anode and cathode, indicate the direction of the flow of electrons, and write the balanced overall cell reaction.

Accepted Answer

2 $$H^{+}(aq) + 2$$ $$Cl^{–}(l$$) → H_{2}(g) + Cl_{2}(g)

Answer

2 $$H_{2}O(l$$) → 2 H_{2}(g) + O_{2}(g)

Answer

2 $$H_{2}O(l$$) → 2 H_{2}(g) + O_{2}(g)