5.5 ELECTROLYSIS Flashcards

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Define electrolysis

A

The breaking down of a compound using electricity

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2
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What properties must electrodes have

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Inert and a soild that conducts electricity

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3
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What properties must electrodes have

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Inert and a soild that conducts electricity

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4
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What are common electrodes

A

Graphite (cheap) or platinum (expensive)

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5
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What is the positive electrode

A

Anode

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6
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What is the negative electrode

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Cathode

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7
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What is an electrolyte

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The substance that is being broken down

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8
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What is attracted to the cathode

A

Cations

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9
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What is attracted to the anode

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Anions

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10
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How does electrolysis happen in molten solutions

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The anions move to the anode, and cations to the cathode

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11
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What elements is made at the anode of aqueous electrolysis

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  • The halide ion
  • Oxygen + 2Water +4e- (from 4OH-)
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12
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What elements are made at the cathode of aqueous electrolysis

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  • Metal that is less reactive than hydrogen
  • Hydrogen gas
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14
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Define electrolysis

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The breaking down of a compound using electricity

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