Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is electrolysis?
A
Decomposition of ionic compounds using electricity.
2
Q
Cathode
A
The negatively charged electrode which gives electrons to anions because it has spare negative electrons.
3
Q
Anode
A
The positively charged electrode which removes electrons from anions
4
Q
Cations
A
A positively charged ion (has lost electrons)
5
Q
Anions
A
A negatively charged ion (has gained electrons)
6
Q
Electrolyte
A
The solution that is broken up using electrolysis
7
Q
What does PANIC stand for?
A
Positive Anode Negative Is Cathode
8
Q
What happens at the anode?
A
At the anode anions lose electrons, this is called reduction
9
Q
What happens at the Cathode?
A
When anions reach the Cathode, they gain electrons this is called oxidation.
