Metals Flashcards
Chemistry in Society
What is a metalic bond
electrostaic force between ions and delocilised electrons
What properties do metalic bonding have
can conduct electricity in any state due to electrons being delocilised
whats the definition of a oxidation and reduction reaction
oxidation = loss of electrons
reduction = gain of electrons
State the definition of a redox reaction
A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
State what happens when a metal is extracted
he higher a metal is on the electrochemical series, the more difficult it is to extract it from its ore.
During extraction, metal ions are reduced to form metal atoms.
Describe electrolysis
Electrolysis is a method of extraction that uses electricity to decompose an ionic compound into its elements. This process involves passing an electric current through an electrolyte (a substance that conducts electricity when molten or dissolved), causing chemical changes at the electrodes.
State the definition of the term electrolyte
An electrolyte is a solution that contains ions and can conduct electricity.
State the use of an ion bridge
An ion bridge is used to complete a circuit by linking the two half-cells
