L1-7 Flashcards
Metal+oxide
Metal oxide
Metal+water
Metal hydroxide+hydrogen
Metal+steam
Metal oxide+hydrogen
Metal+dilute acid
Salt+hydrogen
Oxidation
Loss of electrons
Reduction
Gain of electrons
Electrolysis
Breakdown of an ionic compound, molten or in aqueous solution by the passage of electricity
Only works for ionic compounds when they are either… b/c…
Molten/dissolved in water b/c can only conduct electricity in these states b/c ions need to be able to move
Process of electrolysis
Electric current causes a chemical reaction that breaks down the ionic compound. The ionic compound decomposes
Electrode
Rods that carry electric current to and from electrolyte.
Normally made from inert substance e.g graphite or platnium
An ode
Positive electrode-> t/f attract anions
Cathode
Negative electrode t/f attract cations
Electrolyte
Solution (aq) or (l)
Oxidation always happens at
Anode
Reduction always happens at
Cathode
Purifying copper by electrolysis
Electricity is passed through solutions containing copper compounds e.g copper sulfate
Anode is made from impure copper and cathode is made from pure copper
Extraction of metals
A few metals are so unreactive that they occur in pure state e.g copper, silver and gold
Most metals= too reactive to exist on own and exist in ores