Question

Predict the products of the electrolysis of molten nickel(II) iodide. Write an ionic half-equation for the formation of one of these products. products:

ionic half-equation:

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The electrolysis of nickel(II) iodide yields nickel solid and iodine gas.

In the oxidation half equation;

2I^-(aq)-------> I2(g) + 2e

In the reduction half equation;

Ni^2+(aq) + 2e -----> Ni(s)

These are the half equations of the process;

The overall equation is;

Ni^2+(aq) + 2I^-(aq)-------> NiI2