Electrolysis Flashcards
A lithium ion, Li+, has two electrons. How can you turn it back into an atom?
If it gains 1 electron
To balance a + you have to?
Gain electrons
To balance a - you have to?
Lose electrons
How does the Br- ion become an atom.
By losing one electron
Oxidation takes place at the?
Anode
Reduction takes place at the?
Cathode
Ions of low reactivity are discharged instead of?
H+
H+ is discharged instead of?
High reactivity metals
Halide ions are discharged instead of?
OH- ions
OH- ions are discharged instead of?
Other negative ions
These negative ions include.
NO3- SO42- CO32-
When in a solution, all ions will contain?
OH- and H+
Only thing that make solutions acidic is?
H+
Only thing that makes solutions alkaline is?
OH-
Explain test for hydrogen?
The squeaky pop test. Put a lit splint at the end of the test tube and listen for a squeaky pop.