Electrolosis Flashcards
Cation
Positive ion
Cathode
Negative electrode
Anion
Negative ion
Anode
Positive electrode
Ion
Charged atom or molecule
Electrolysis
Breakdown of a compound using electricity
Compound
Two or more elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio
Reduction
Gain in electrons
Losing oxygen
Oxidation
Loss of electrons
Adding oxygen
Electrolyte
Compound undergoing electrolysis that conducts electricity
Process of electrolysis
The process of electrolysis is where you pass electricity through a substance to spilt it into simpler species. To do this, an ionic solid must be melted so that the ions can move and conduct electricity.
Panic
Positive in anode
Negative is cathode
What is redox
When oxidation and reduction happen at the same time
OIL RIG
Oxidation is loss of electrons
Reduction is gain of electrons
Lead (lll) Bromide
PbBr2
Hydroxide
OH-
Carbonate
2-
Co3
Sulfate
2-
So4
Nitrate
-
No3
Ammonium
-
NH4
In the electrolysis of lead ll bromide, what happens at the anode?
Br- ions go to the anode, they lose electrons (oxidised) they join up and form Bromine, (Br2)
2Br- goes to Br2+2e-