Question

Aqueous solution of $KCl$ gives potassium:

• A. at cathode
• B. at anode
• C. in solution
• D. in electrolyte

Answer 1

The correct option is A at cathode

$KCl$ ionizes to give potassium ions and chloride ions. Potassium ions are cations and electrons from negative terminal travel to the cathode and are used to reduce potassium atoms. The potassium will plate on the cathode as it forms.