Electrolysis Flashcards
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uses what current
direct electric current
drive an
otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction
voltage that is needed for electrolysis to occur is called the
decomposition potential.
word “electrolysis” was introduced by
Michael Faraday
Spelling
electrolysis L
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Hair removal
Molten mean
Liquified/ melted
What compounds
Ionic substances need to be
Ionic
molten
Reduction
Gaining electron
Oxidation
losing electrons
Ionic compounds composed of
ions
Ionic compounds held together by
melted called what?
electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding
Electrolytes
Solid ionic compounds conduct?
Ions locked into place/ cant move?
No
yes
Happens when ic melted or disolved
Forces of attraction are broken
Ic have to be
Molten or dissolved
How many electrodes?
Negative electrode
Positive electrode
which one covered with electrons?
2
Cathode
Anode
Cathode
Lead bromide compound
formula
Ionic
PbBr2
Bromine symbol
Br
first experiments with
frog legs
electrolysis is current flow through a
that causes
liquid
chemical changes
salt formula
NaCl
Positive ions
Negative ions
Cations
anions
Attraction
opposites