Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Liquids and solutions that are able to conduct electricity are called … ?
A
Electrolytes
2
Q
Why can’t covalent compounds undergo electrolysis ?
A
Because they can’t conduct electricity
3
Q
What is an electrolyte ?
A
ionic compound in molten or dissolved solution that conducts the electricity
4
Q
Is the anode positive or negative ?
A
Positive
5
Q
Is the cathode positive or negative ?
A
Negative
6
Q
What is a anion ?
A
A negatively charged ion attracted to the anode ( positive electrode )
7
Q
What is a cation ?
A
A positively charged ion attracted to the cathode ( negative electrode )
8
Q
Why cant ionic compounds in a solid state conduct electricity ?
A
Because they have no freely moving ions to carry charge
