Electrochemistry

Question 1

insulator

Answer 1

a substance that does not allow electricity to pass through it

Question 2

electrolysis

Answer 2

the breakdown of an ionic compound (molten or in an aqueas solution) by the use of electricity

Question 3

electrolyte

Answer 3

an ionic compound that will conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water

Question 4

electrodes

Answer 4

the point where the electric current enters/leaves the cell

Question 5

Anode

Answer 5

the electrode at any type of cell were oxidation takes place

Question 6

Cathode

Answer 6

the electrode in any type of cell where reduction takes place

Question 7

cation

Answer 7

positive ion that will be attracted to the cathode

Question 8

anion

Answer 8

negative ion that will be attracted to the anode

Question 9

decomposition

Answer 9

where a compound breaks down into a simpler substance

Question 10

Electroplating

Answer 10

a process of electrolysis in which a metal object is coated with another layer of metal

Question 11

fuel cell

Answer 11

a device for continuously converting chemical energy into electrical energy using a combustion reaction