5.4.3.1 the process of electrolysis

Question 1

What happens when an ionic compound is melted or dissolved in water

Answer 1

The ions are free to move about within the liquid or solution

Question 2

What do the liquids conduct and what are these called

Answer 2

Electricity and are called electrolytes

Question 3

Passing an electric current through electrolytes causes the ions to move to the..

Answer 3

Electrodes

Question 4

Positively charged ions move to the _________ electrode

Answer 4

Negative

Question 5

Negatively charged ions move to the _________ electrode

Answer 5

Positive

Question 6

What is the name of a positive electrode

Answer 6

Anode

Question 7

What is the name of a negative electrode

Answer 7

Cathode

Question 8

What happens to the ions at the electrodes

Answer 8

The ions are discharged, producing elements

Question 9

What is the process of electrolysis

Answer 9

Positive ions move to the negative electrode (cathode) and negative ions move to the positive electrode (anode) causing the ions to discharge, producing elements.