Write the anodic reaction for the electrolysis of concentrated zinc chloride solution.

Question

(a) Using plantium electrodes.
(b) Using zinc electrodes

Answer 1

a. At the anode you have 2Cl^- ==> Cl2 + 2e.

b. What do you think the Cl2 will react with?

Answer 2

Zn + e

Answer 3

Zinc