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Electrolysis Flashcards

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What is electrolysis?

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the decomposition of a substance that is molten or in solution by passing an electric current through it

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What is an electric current?

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flow of electrons (or ions)

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What is an electrolyte?

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a substance that undergoes electrolysis

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What is an electrode?

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a substance that can pass electricity into and out of the electrolyte

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What is an electrode made out of?

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inert material so that it does not take part in the reaction

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What is an anode?

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positive electrode

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What happens to the electrons at the anode?

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they are taken away from the ions at the anode

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What is a cathode?

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negative electrode

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What happens to the electrons at the cathode?

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electrons from the anode are given to the ions at the cathode

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What must an electrolyte contain?

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ions to allow current to flow in the circuit

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How are electrolytes made?

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melting compounds

dissolving ionic compounds

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How to test for an electrolyte

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  • use a conductivity probe - if it gives a reading of zero then it is a non-electrolyte
  • set up an electrolytic cell - if it undergoes electrolysis then it is an electrolyte
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In molten compounds, what is formed at the anode?

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non-metals

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In molten compounds, what is formed at the cathode?

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metals

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How many ions are there in an aqueous solution?

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4 ions

  • 2 from salt
  • 2 from water
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What happens at the anode in sodium chloride solution?

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  • chlorine and hydroxide ions are attracted to anode
    there are more chlorine ions so they are discharged
    (hydroxide ions make the solution around the cathode alkaline so forms sodium hydroxide)
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What happens at the cathode in sodium chloride solution?

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  • sodium and hydrogen ions are attracted to anode

- hydrogen ions discharge and combine to form hydrogen

18
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What happens at the anode in copper sulfate solution?

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hydroxide ions are discharged

YYY GCSE stuff: Chemistry (21 decks)

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