C4 : Electrolysis

Question 1

What is electrolysis

Answer 1

the process that splits ionic compounds into the different elements that they are made of. Electrolysis happens using a solution that conducts electricity.

Question 2

Electrolyte

Answer 2

Ionic compounds that dissolve in water to make a solution that conducts electricity are called electrolytes.

Question 3

Electrodes

Answer 3

When a voltage (direct current) is applied across an electrolyte, the charged ions are attracted to the electrode with the opposite charge to the ion.
Positively charged ions are attracted to the negative electrode (cathode).
Negatively charged ions are attracted to the positive electrode (anode).