Electrolysis and Reactivity of Metals Flashcards
1
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Electrolysis
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The process of splitting up a molten/dissolved ionic compound by using an electric current
2
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Cathode
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The negative electrode that attracts the anions
3
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Anode
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The positive electrode that attracts the cations
4
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Electroplating
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the process of using electrodeposition to coat an object in a layer of metal
5
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Electrolyte
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A dissolved/molten ionic compound
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Electrode
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An inert conductor/solid that is placed within the electrolyte
7
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Please Stop Cutting My Apples
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Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium and Aluminium are metals that are higher than carbon in the reactivity series. They can only be removed from ores by electrolysis
