Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Positive electrode name
A
anode
2
Q
Negative electrode name
A
cathode
3
Q
Non-metal ions are attracted to which electrode
A
anode
4
Q
Metal ions are attracted to which electrode
A
cathode
5
Q
Electrolysis definition
A
the breakdown of an ionic compound using electricity
6
Q
What is an electrolyte
A
ionic melt of solution which has ions that are free to move
7
Q
If copper chloride is put through electrolysis what will happen
A
Negative chloride ions are attracted to the anode and chlorine gas is discharged. Positive copper ions are attracted to the cathode and copper atoms are deposited
8
Q
OH- name
A
Hydroxide
