In the Electrolysis of Aqueous Potassium Nitrate Using Inert Electrodes

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the electrolysis of aqueous potassium nitrate using inert electrodes, which one of the following species is oxidized?

• A) potassium ion
• B) nitrate ion
• C) water
• D) oxygen
• E) hydronium ion

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