Electrolysis Flashcards
1
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Electrolysis
A
Process of splitting up a compound using electricity
Molten ionic compound
2
Q
Electrolytes
A
Liquid that conducts electricity
3
Q
Electrolysis of solutions
A
Cathode, product lower in reactivity series
Anode, oxygen unless halide ion
4
Q
Use of chlorine
A
Kill bacteria in swimming pools
Bleach
5
Q
Uses of hydrogen
A
Margarine
6
Q
Hydrogen, chlorine
A
HCL
Cleans metals
7
Q
Sodium hydroxide
A
Making paper
Making soap
8
Q
Diaphragm in chlor alkali industry
A
Pourous mixture
Only lets +ions through
Chlorine and hydrogen=explosion on exposure to heat