Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What does electrolysis do?
A
Decomposes ionic compounds with electrical energy from a direct energy
2
Q
What is an electrolyte?
A
The ionic compound that is being decomposed. It is molten or dissolved in water
3
Q
What is the positive electrode called and what does it attract?
A
It is called the anode and it attracts anions (negatively charged ions)
4
Q
Positively charged ions are reduced. What does this mean?
A
They gain electrons at the cathode
5
Q
Negatively charged ions are oxidised. What does this mean?
A
They lose electrons at the anode
