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1
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ELECTRODE

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The terminal at which electricity enters or leaves the electrolyte.

2
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ION

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A charged particle

3
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ANION

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A negatively charged particle.

4
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CATHODE

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The negative electrode

5
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ELECTROLYSIS

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Splitting up an ionic compound to form two new products, using electricity.

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CATION

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A positively charged particle

7
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ANODE

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The positive electrode.

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ELECTROLYTE

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A substance which can conduct electricity in its molten or dissolved state.