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C6 Electrolysis Flashcards

1
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What does the suffix ‘lysis’ in electrolysis mean?

A

Breaking

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2
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Define electrolysis.

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The decomposition of an ionic compound using electricity

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3
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What is an electrolyte?

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An ionic compund which is melted or dissloved in water.

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4
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What is PANIC?

A

Positive Anode
(P) (A)
Negative Cathode
(N) (I) (C)

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5
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What is an anode?

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Positive electrode

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6
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What is a cathode?

A

Negative electrode

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7
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What occurs at the anode during electrolysis?

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Oxidation occurs at the anode.

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8
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What occurs at the cathode during electrolysis?

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Reduction occurs at the cathode.

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9
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In aqueous electrolysis what is discharged (reduced) at the cathode?

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Hydrogen - unless there is a less reactive metal

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10
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In aqueous electrolysis what is oxidised at the anode?

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Halide ions are oxidised first, if there are no halide ions then hydroxide ions are oxidised

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11
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What is brine?

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Concentrated sodium chloride solution (that can undergo electrolysis to produce chlorine gas, hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution)

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12
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What does inert mean?

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Unreactive

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13
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What is an anion?

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A negative ion.

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14
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What is a cation?

A

Positive ion,

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15
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Which ions are attracted to the cathode?

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Cations

  • because the cation is a positive ion and the cathode is a negative electrode
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16
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Which ions are attracted to the anode?

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Anions

  • because anions are negative ions and anode is the positive electrode
17
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Why can electrolysis only occur when an ionic compound is molten or in aqueous solution?

A

Because in an ionic compound ions can only move freely when melted or dissolved in water.

18
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What is oxidation in electrolysis?

A

Loss of electrons.

19
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What is reduction in electrolysis?

A

Gain of electrons.

20
Q

Why is cryolite used in the manufacture of aluminium?

A

It lowers the melting point of aluminium oxide, reducing energy costs.

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