Electrolysis

Question 1

Anion

Answer 1

A negatively charged ion

Question 2

Anode

Answer 2

The electrode at which oxidation occurs in an electrolysis cell this is the positive electrode

Question 3

Brine

Answer 3

A concentrated solution of sodium chloride

Question 4

Cation

Answer 4

A positively charged ion

Question 5

Cathode

Answer 5

The electrode at which reduction occurs in an electrolysis cell this is the negatively charged electrode

Question 6

Electrode

Answer 6

A solid electrical conductor that forms a connection between the electrolyte and the external circuit in an electrolysis cell

Question 7

Electrolysis

Answer 7

The decomposition of a compound using an electrical current

Question 8

Faraday constant

Answer 8

The quantity of electric charge carried by one mole of electrons

Question 9

Oxidation

Answer 9

The loss of electrons from a substance or the addition of oxygen to a substance

Question 10

Redox reaction

Answer 10

A reaction in which both oxidation and reduction are occurring

Question 11

Reduction

Answer 11

The gain of electrons by a substance or the loss of oxygen from a substance