Key Words Flashcards
1
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Electrolysis
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Electrolysis is the splitting of a substance using electricity
2
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Electrolyte
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An electrolyte is made of ions that can be broken down into simpler substances using electrolysis
3
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Electrodes
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Electrodes are conducting rods. One is connected to the positive terminal and the negative terminal of a power supply.
4
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What are electrodes made out of?
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Graphite or Platinum.
5
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What moves where in electrolysis?
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Positive ions go to the negative electrode (Cathode) and the Negative ions go to the positive electrode (Anode)
6
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What does OILRIG stand for?
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Oxidation is loss Reduction is gain.
7
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What is a redox reaction?
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A redox reaction is when oxidation and reduction takes place.
