Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Define electrolysis
A
The process of electrically inducing chemical changes in a conducting melt or solution.
2
Q
Give an example of electrolysis
A
Splitting an ionic compound into the metal and non-metal.
3
Q
define electrolyte
A
Any molten or dissolved material in which the liquid contains free moving ions.
4
Q
The electrolyte……..conduct an electrical current.
A
Can.
5
Q
The positive electrode is called the
A
Anode.
6
Q
The negative electrode is called the
A
Cathode.
7
Q
Electrolysis can be used for extracting….
A
Aluminium and sodium.
8
Q
What type of reaction is electrolysis?
A
Endothermic.
9
Q
What side does reduction occur?
A
The cathode(they receive electrons)
10
Q
Where does oxidation occur?
A
The anode(they lose electrons)
