Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the charge of the anode?
A
Positive
2
Q
What is the charge of the cathode?
A
Negative
3
Q
When does discharge occur?
A
Discharge occurs when ions become neutral
4
Q
What is an electrolyte?
A
A liquid that contains an ionic compound
5
Q
What does electrolysis mean?
A
It means the splitting up of insoluble ionic compounds
6
Q
Why do ionic compounds need to be melted in electrolysis?
A
They need to be melted so they can have ions which are free to move/ so they can conduct electricity
