Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Electric current?
A
Flow of electrons or ions.
2
Q
Why do covalent compounds not conduct electricity?
A
No free electrons to move and carry the current.
3
Q
When and why can ionic substances conduct electricity?
A
Molten or in solution as particles are free to move and carry a charge.
4
Q
How can you see whether a substance is an electrolyte or not?
A
Put them in a circuit with a bulb, and if the bulb light up then it can conduct and it is electrolyte.
5
Q
Electrolysis?
A
A process by which ionic substances which are molten or in solution are broken down into their elements.
