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Electrolysis Flashcards

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What charge does the anode have?

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Positive

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What charge does the cathode have?

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Negative

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What is electrolysis?

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The breaking down of a compound by passing an electric current through it

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What is an electrolyte?

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A substance that allows electricity to pass through it when it is molten or dissolved in water

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What is an electrode?

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The carbon or metal material that’s given an electric charge in electrolysis reactions

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