sc10 Electrolysis NOT FINISHED pg 49

Question 1

what is electrolysis

Answer 1

the breaking down of a substance using electricity, an electric current is passed through an electrolyte ( a molten or dissolved ionic compound), causing it to decompose

Question 2

what are the steps in electrolysis

Answer 2

the cations in the electrolyte move towards the cathode and are reduced
the anions in the electrolyte move towards the anode and are oxidised

Question 3

what is an electrochemical cell

Answer 3

a circuit made up of the anode, cathode, electrolyte, a power source and the wires that connect the two electrodes