Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is anode?
A
Positively charged electrode
2
Q
What is cathode?
A
Negatively charged electrode
3
Q
Anions move towards?
A
Anode
4
Q
Cations move towards?
A
Cathode
5
Q
What takes place at cathode?
A
Reduction
6
Q
What takes place at anode?
A
Oxidation
7
Q
An Ox Red Cat
A
Oxidation at anode and reduction at cathode. Anode gets oxidized and cation get reduced.
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