Electrolysis Flashcards
What is an ore?
A rock containing a metal
What is a native metal?
An metal that is un reactive so is not combined with any other element.
How are metals more reactive than carbon extracted?
Electrolysis
How are metals less reactive than carbon extracted?
Reduction
What does electrolysis mean?
Breaking apart a compound using electricity.
What is anion?
Negatively charged ion
What is a cation?
A positively charged ion
Which electrode do positively charged ions travel to?
Negative electrode ( cathode )
Which electrode does negatively charged ions travel to?
Positive electrode ( anode )
How are negative ions formed?
Gain electrons
How are positive ions formed?
Losing electrons
What are the stages of a life cycle assessment?
Obtain
Manufacture
Use
Dispose
What is produced when a metal reacts with a water?
Metal hydroxide + hydrogen
What pH range are alkalis?
pH 8-14
What pH range are acids?
pH 1-6