Electrolysis Flashcards
What is the 3 word phrase for cathode?
Fat (gains mass)
Red (reduction)
Cat (Cathode)
What is the equation for the discharge of OH-?
4OH- —-> 2H²O + O² + 4e-
What charge is the short end of the battery?
Negative.
In the ECS, what do we do with Na+ and Ca²+ in terms of the reactivity series?
We swap their positions.
For any PH change, what ions do we use to see the change in the electrolyte?
The ions not discharged.
List the first letter of the Anion ECS
F/S/N/C/B/I/O
Where do we place the object in electroplating?
Cathode
Define electrolysis.
Electrolysis is the process of a using electricity to break down or decompose a compound.
Where do the cations go?
To the cathode, to be reduced.
Where do the anions go?
To the anode to be oxidised