Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is electrolysis?
A
The splitting up a ionic compound using electricity
2
Q
What is a electrolyte?
A
A solution containing ions
3
Q
What is a electrode?
A
Rods which conduct electricity
4
Q
Cation:
A
A positive ion
5
Q
Anion:
A
Negative ion
6
Q
Cathode:
A
Negative electrode
7
Q
Anode:
A
Positive electrode
8
Q
What does PANIC stand for?
A
Positive Is Anode Negative Is Cathode
9
Q
Describe the Electrolysis process
A
Ionic compounds are heated to become molten, so they become liquids
Anion is attracted to anode and cation is attracted to cathode
OIL RIG= Oxidation is Loss Reduction is Gain ( of electrons)
10
Q
Potassium bromide is molten and electrolysed, what are the two products formed?
A
Potassium and bromine
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