Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What does electrolysis mean
A
Breaking down of electrons
2
Q
What is the compound that is broken down called?
A
Electrolyte
3
Q
What is the positive electrode called?
A
Anode
4
Q
What is the negative electrode called?
A
Cathode
5
Q
What occurs during electrolysis?
A
Positively charged ions move to the cathode. At the same time, negative ions move to the anode.
6
Q
What happens when the ions reach the electrodes?
A
They lose charge and become elements
7
Q
Who was the first person to explain electrolysis?
A
Michael Faraday almost 200 years ago
8
Q
Why can solids not be electrolysed?
A
Ions are in fixed positions
