Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
How do you split up chemical compounds?
A
By passing an electric current through
2
Q
Electrolyte?
A
Compound that is split during electrolysis
3
Q
Electrodes?
A
Anode of cathode
4
Q
What is an anode ?
A
Positive terminal or battery
5
Q
What is a cathode?
A
Negative terminal of battery
6
Q
At which electrode does reduction always take place?
A
It a,ways takes place with cathode
7
Q
Is oxidation harmful to health?
A
Oxidation damages
- cell membranes
- cellular proteins
- lipids
- DNA
8
Q
Preferential discharge theory?
A
States that the LEAST REACTIVE IONS will migrate to the electrodes
9
Q
Cathode : P/N?
Anode : P/N?
A
Negative
Positive
10
Q
Electroplating ?
A
Coating objects with metals
