Electrolytic Processes Flashcards
When electrolysising molten substances there is only…..
The molten elements in question in the mixture
What are positive ions called
Cations
What are negative ions called
Anions
Where do anions go in electrolysis
To the anode
Where do cations go in electrolysis
Cathode
Positive ions go to the………
Negative anode
Negative ions go to the…..
Positive anode
What is oxidation….
Loss of electrons
What is reduction……
Gain of electrons
In a molten electrolysis of sodium chloride, what would go to the cathode and anode
Cathode - sodium
Anode - chloride
In the electrolysis of a solution, what is present
Hydrogen, oxygen and the elements in question
What is produced at the anode
The simplest ion is discharged
What is presented the cathode
A metal will be discarded if it’s less reactive than hydrogen
If it’s more reactive than hydrogen then hydrogen gas will be produced
Copper is less reactive
Sodium is more reactive
What is produced in copper chloride electrolysis
Cathode - copper
Anode - chlorine
What is produced in copper sulfate electrolysis
Cathode - copper
Anode - oxygen