Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What are electrolytes?
A
Ionic compounds in the molten state or dissolved in water
2
Q
What is electrolysis
A
The process in which electrical energy, from a direct current supply, to decompose electrolytes
3
Q
Where do metals migrate to during electrolysis
A
The cathode because all metals are positive
4
Q
Where do non-metal migrate to during electrolysis
A
The anode because they are negatively charged
5
Q
What is oxidation
A
The loss of electrons
6
Q
What is reduction
A
The gain of electrons
7
Q
What is formed at the anode if the solution does not contain a ion form group 7
A
It forms O2
8
Q
What is formed at the cathode if the compound doesn’t contain silver or copper
A
It forms H2
