Chapter 3 - Rates, Equilibrium And Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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How does electrolysis work

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It separates substances and its positive ions move to the cathode and its negative ions move to the anode therefore you have two pure substances separated

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What is the anode and cathode

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Anode is positively charged electrode and cathode is the negatively charged one

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What is an electrolyte

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It is a liquid or solution containing ions therefore it conducts electricity

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What is an endothermic and exothermic reaction

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Exothermic is when energy is released into the surroundings whereas endothermic energy is absorbed

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5
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What is activation energy

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The minimum energy required to react when particles collide

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