Chemistry GCSE
Halide preference at the anode
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Halide ions are discharged at the anode in preference to hydroxide ions, giving a halogen; otherwise oxygen is produced.
Topics that use Halide preference at the anode
- Electrolysis of aqueous solutions (AQA GCSE)
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