Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to negative chloride ions
A
They move to the positive anode
2
Q
What happens to chloride ions
A
They lose an electron
3
Q
What happens to copper ions
A
They pick up 2 elections forming copper atoms
4
Q
What forms at the electrodes
A
Metals and gases
5
Q
What is the broken down substance
A
Electrolyte
6
Q
What is electroplating
A
Used to coat a cheaper metal in a more expensive metal
7
Q
What is the negative electrode for in electroplating
A
Object to be electroplated
8
Q
Positive electrode in electroplating
A
Metal that is going to coat the object
9
Q
Products of electrolysis
A
Hydrogen for fuel for ammonia
Chlorine used to kill bacteria and bleach
Sodium hydroxide for soap and bleach
10
Q
What is electrolysis
A
The splitting up of a compound into its constituent elements using electricity
