Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chemistry Tomorrow! > Unit 2- Electrolysis > Flashcards

Unit 2- Electrolysis Flashcards

1
Q

What is electrolyte?

A

Molten conductor liquid that contains free ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What Carries the current?

A

The electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What happens to the negative and positive electrode?

A

Negative: positive ions are attracted
Positive: negative ions are attracted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is oxidation?

A

Loss of electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is reduction?

A

Gain of electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is aluminiums ore?

A

Bauxite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does bauxite produce?

A

Aluminium oxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is aluminium dissolved in molten cryolite?

A

To bring down the melting point for cost

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is electroplating?

A

The use of electrolysis to coat one metal with another

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

In electroplating what goes on the positive and negative electrode?

A

Positive: the metal you coat with
Negative: the metal you are coating

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is electrolysis?

A

To pass an electric current through a molten solution so it splits into its elements

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Chemistry Tomorrow! (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions