Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is electrolysis
A
Breaking down of a substance using electricity
2
Q
What is an electrolyte
A
An ionic compound that molte or dissolved in water so it conducts electricity
3
Q
In electrolysis an electric current is passed through an electrolyte causing it to
A
Decompose
4
Q
There a two electrodes in the electrolyte what are they
A
One electrode is positive and the other is negative
5
Q
The cation in the electrolyte move towards where
A
Towards the cathode
6
Q
The movement of ions creates what
A
Creates a flow of charge through the electrolyte
