electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
what does electrolysis mean
A
splitting up using electricity
2
Q
what is the liquid called
A
electrolyte
3
Q
what must the electrolyte contain
A
a free ion
4
Q
what happens to the positive anode
A
ions are taken away from it
5
Q
what happens to the negative cathode
A
ions are given to it
6
Q
what will happen to the metal ion if the metal is more reactive than hydrogen
A
it will stay in the solution
