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Electrolysis Flashcards

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What is electrolysis?

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Process of breaking down ionic substances into simpler substances by passing an electric current through them

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What is an inert electrode?

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An electrode that doesn’t take part in the electrolysis reactions, but provides a surface for the reactions to occur

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What is a non-inert electrode?

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An electrode which takes part in the electrolysis reactions

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