A chemist constructs an electrolysis cell with two platinum electrodes in a 1.00 M aqueous solution of sodium chloride, NaCl. When she connects the cell to a power source, an odorless gas forms at one electrode, and a gas with a distinctive odor forms at the other electrode. Choose the correct statement from the following list.

A.
The odorless gas was oxygen.
B.
The odorless gas was the result of oxidation.
C.
The gas with the distinctive odor was the result of oxidation.
D.
The odorless gas was evolved at the positive electrode.
Chemistry
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Chemistry Problem Set 4 Year:2024 Question No:APChemistry2024AP0152

Answer:

C

Knowledge points:

9.8 Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells

Solution:

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