(a)(i) What is an electrolyte?

(ii) Classify each of the following as strong electrolyte/weak, electrolyte/non-electrolyte. Potassium chloride; sodium ethanoate, aqueous ammonia; cane sugar

 

(b)(i) Write half-cell equations for the reactions in the Daniel cell .

(ii) Why is the Daniel cell classified as an electrochemical cell?

(iii) Give two other examples of electrochemical cell.

 

(c) Explain the following observations.

(i) Graphite conducts electricity, unlike most non-metals

(ii) In the electrolysis of copper (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) solution, the blue colour fades with platinum electrodes while the colour intensity is unaffected with copper electrodes (equations required)

(iii) A solution of dry hydrogen chloride in methylbenzene (toluene) does not conduct electricity whereas hydrochloric acid does.