Chemistry 4.3.1

Question 1

What happens to a Molten Ionic Compound when Electric Current is passed through it?

Answer 1

It Decomposes.

Question 2

What is the name given to Liquids & Solutions that are able to Conduct Electricity?

Answer 2

Electrolytes.

Question 3

___ Compounds cannot Conduct Electricity, hence they do not undergo ___.

Answer 3

Covalent, Electrolysis.

Question 4

What Components does an Electrolytic Cell consist of? (3)

Answer 4

-Anode.
-Cathode.
-Electrolyte.

Question 5

What is an ‘Anion’?

Answer 5

Negatively Charged Ion which is Attracted to the Anode.

Question 6

What is a ‘Cation’?

Answer 6

Positively Charged Ion which is Attracted to the Cathode.

Question 7

Why can’t Ionic Compounds Conduct Electricity when in the Solid State?

Answer 7

Because they have no free Ions that can move & Carry the Charge.

Question 8

What is done to Ionic Compounds so that they can Conduct Electricity, & so be Used in Electrolysis? (2)

Answer 8

Melted into Molten. Become Solution. Electrons become free to move & Carry Charge.

Question 9

During Electrolysis, the ___ move from the Power Supply, towards the ___.

Answer 9

Cathode.

Question 10

Positive Ions within the Electrolyte migrate towards the…

Answer 10

Cathode.

Question 11

Negative Ions within the Electrolyte migrate towards the…

Answer 11

Anode.