Electrochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is an electrolyte?
A
It is a solution which conducts electricity through the movement of ions.
2
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Define electrolysis.
A
The process in which electrical energy becomes chemical energy.
3
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Define electroplating.
A
An application of electrolysis which uses electricity to deposit a thin layer of metal onto an object to improve resistance to corrosion or appearance.
4
Q
Define what a galvanic cell is.
A
A cell in which chemical energy is converted into electrical energy. It is spontaneous.
5
Q
Define standard electrode potential.
A
The voltage measured under standard conditions when the half-cell is connected to a standard hydrogen electrode to form a galvanic cell.
