Electrolysis Flashcards
1
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What is electrolysis
A
Electrolysis is when you you use electricity to break up compounds into separate elements.
2
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Why use electricity to break up compounds?
A
The energy in the electricity is needed to separate the joined atoms.
3
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Name three uses of electrolysis.
A
Electrolysis is used for hair removal.
Electrolysis can be used to extract metals from their ores.
Electrolysis can be used to produce chemicals such as caustic soda and chlorine gas on a large scale.
4
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What is Electroplating.
A
Electroplating is when electrolysis is used to put a thin layer of a certain metal over another metal.
5
Q
What is electro forming?
A
Electricity forming is the reproduction of objects by electro-deposition on some form of mould or form.
