Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Electrolysis
A
Separating ionic compounds using electricity
2
Q
Anion
A
Negatively charged ion
3
Q
Anode
A
Positive electrode
4
Q
Cation
A
Positively charged ion
5
Q
Cathode
A
Negative Electrode
6
Q
Electrolyte
A
A liquid that is a good conductor of electricity (usually contains ions)
7
Q
Oxidation
A
Gaining Oxygen OR losing electrons
8
Q
reduction
A
losing oxygen OR gaining electrons
9
Q
electrode
A
conducting rod made of metal or graphite that carries the current in/out of the electrolyte
10
Q
Solution
A
an ionic solid dissolved in water
