Chem Test April Flashcards
1
Q
The positive ion
A
Cation
2
Q
The negative ion
A
Anion
3
Q
The positive electrode
A
Annode
4
Q
The negative electrode
A
Cathode
5
Q
Breaking down using electricity
A
Electrolysis
6
Q
The liquid that carried the charge during electrolysis
A
Electrolyte
7
Q
Loss of oxygen
A
Reduction
8
Q
Gain of oxygen
A
Oxidation
9
Q
Where the metal ion is discharged
A
Cathode
10
Q
Where the non metal ion is discharged
A
Anode
11
Q
Reaction where a more reactive element displaces a less reactive one
A
Displacement reaction
12
Q
A rock that contains enough metal to extract for profit
A
Metal ore
13
Q
When a metal reacts with oxygen making the metal weaker
A
Corrosion
14
Q
When a metal surface has a protective oxide to protect it from further corrosion
A
Tarnish
15
Q
Reactivity series
A
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