C6 Electrolysis Flashcards
What happens when an electric current is passed through a molten ionic compound ?
The compound decomposes or breaks down
Liquid and solutions that are able to conduct electricity are called ?
Electrolytes
Can covalent compounds conduct electricity ?
No
What is an electrode ?
A rod of metal or graphite through which an electric current flow into or out of an electrolyte
What is an electrolyte ?
Ionic compound in molten or dissolved solution that conducts electricity
What is an anode ?
The positive electrode of an electrolysis cell
What is an anion ?
A negatively charged ion which is extracted to the anode
What is a cathode ?
The negative electrode of an electrolysis cell
What is a cation ?
Positively charged ion which is extracted to the cathode
When ionic compounds are in a solid state, can they conduct electricity ?
No they cannot
How are ions able to move ?
They can only do so in the molten state or when dissolved in a solution
