This sheet provides a concise
explanation of electrolysis and in more detail the
electrolysis of water. It includes information,
diagrams and the half reactions of the three main types of
electrolyser cells used to produce hydrogen from the
electrolysis of water.
Educational Value
Statement
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Describes electrolysis, in
particular water electrolysis.
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Describes and illustrates
the three types of electrolyser cells used in water
electrolysis for hydrogen production.
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Explains the half reactions
that occur at the anodes and cathodes for each type of
electrolyser.
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Can be downloaded as a PDF
File.
Key Learning Objectives
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Students describe
electrolysis.
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Students identify the half
reactions that occur at the anodes and cathodes for each
type of electrolyser.
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Students can understand
that there are three different electrolyser cells for water
electrolysis.
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Students can understand
that there are different processes by which hydrogen gas
can be produce though electrolysis.
Strands
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Science Understanding:
Chemical sciences