Introduction To Electrolysis

Question 1

Electrolysis Means ‘Breaking Down Using _____________’.

Answer 1

Electricity

Question 2

In Electrolysis, You Use an Electric Current to Break Down an Ionic ______________. The Compound Broken Down is Called the _______________.

Answer 2

Compound…Electrolyte…

Question 3

To Set Up an Electric Circuit for Electrolysis, you have Two _____________ that Dip into the Electrolyte with a Gap Between Them. The Electrodes are Conducting ________.

Answer 3

Electrodes…Rods…

Question 4

The Electrode Connected to the Positive Terminal is Called the?

Answer 4

Anode.

Question 5

The Electrode Connected to the Negative Terminal is Called the?

Answer 5

Cathode.

Question 6

Electrodes are Made of an Unreactive Substances (Inert), like _____________.

Answer 6

Graphite.

Question 7

During Electrolysis, Positively Charged ______ Move to the ___________ (Negative Electrode), as Opposite Charges Attract.

Answer 7

Ions…Cathode…

Question 8

During Electrolysis, _______________ Charged Ions Move to the Anode (____________ Electrode), as Opposite Charges Attract.

Answer 8

Negatively…Positive…

Question 9

When Ions Reach the Electrode, they ______ their Charge and Become Elements.

Answer 9

Lose.

Question 10

At the Electrodes, Gas may be Given Off or Metals ___________. This Depends on the Compound Used and whether is it Molten or Dissolved in _________.

Answer 10

Deposited…Water…

Question 11

Many Ionic Substances have Very _______ Melting Points and ______ the Ions to Move to Electrodes.

Answer 11

High…Free…