Electrolisys Flashcards
1
Q
Electrolysis
A
Separating a ionic compounds using electricity
2
Q
Anion
A
Negatively charged ion
3
Q
Anode
A
Positive elextrode
4
Q
Cation
A
Positively charged ion
5
Q
Cathode
A
Negative electrode
6
Q
Oxidation
A
Gaining oxygen or loosing electrons
7
Q
Reduction
A
Loosing oxygen or gaining electrons
8
Q
Electrode
A
Conducting rod made of metal or graphite that carried a current
9
Q
Solution
A
An ionic solid dissolved in wated
10
Q
Metal
A
Product formed at the negative electrode
11
Q
Non metal
A
Product formed at the negative electrode
12
Q
Reasons solid ionic compounds cannot conduct
A
13
Q
Reason molten substance can conduct
A
The ions are free to move
14
Q
Products of the electricrosis of molten sodium chloride
A
Sodium and chlorine
15
Q
Products of the electrolysis
A
Lead and bromine
