Electrolysis (T5)

Question 1

What are the steps in electrolysis?

Answer 1

• positively charged ions move to the negative electrode
• they receive electrons are are reduced
• negatively charged ions move to the positive electrode
• they lose electrons and are oxidised

Question 2

What is electrolysis?

Answer 2

Electrolysis is the process by which ionic substances are broken down into simpler substances using electricity.

During electrolysis, metals and gases may form at the electrodes,