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Electrolysis Flashcards

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What is an electrolyte?

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An ionic compound, when it is dissolved in solution or molten.
The IONS ARE FREE TO MOVE.

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What is electrolysis?

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The process by which ionic substances are broken down into simpler substances when an electric current is passed through them.

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What is the apparatus required for electrolysis?

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  • Beaker
  • Ionic compound (molten or dissolved in solution)
  • Electrical circuit (cell and lightbulb)
  • 2 electrodes (anode and cathode)
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