Electrolysis Of Water Flashcards

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The ingredients we used

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Table salt, vinegar, and distilled water

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What type of water did we use and why

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Distilled water; it doesn’t have minerals in it so it will not mess up the outcome of the experiment

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What were our electrodes

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We used the alligator clips and copper wire because conduct electricity easily

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Our observations

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Bubbles
Chlorine gas
Hydrogen gas
Change in color clear-yellow-green- brown

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5
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What type of energy was used

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Electrical energy

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Our safety materials

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Apron, gloves, rubber gloves, wafting

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Was it a chemical or physical reaction

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Chemical. We watched as the bonds were broken down and formed a new substance which is required for a physical Change

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What new substances formed

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Lye, chlorine gas, hydrogen and oxygen formed new bonds

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What is electrolysis

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The separation of elements from naturally occurring sources

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Materials we used

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6 volt battery, 2 alligator clips, fish tank, 2 graduated cylinders, and a copper wire

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