Topic 10) Electrolysis Flashcards
what is electrolysis?
the splitting of a substance with electricity
what is an electrolyte?
the solution containing ions, that the electric current is put through
what are electrodes?
the copper rods that conduct electricity
what is a cation?
the positive ion
what is a anion?
the negative ion
what is a cathode?
negative electrode
what is a anode?
positive electrode
what is the cation attracted to?
cathode
what is the anion attracted to?
anode
how do you identify the anion?
the symbol with a negative sign
how to identify the cation?
the symbol with the positive symbol
where do the electrons move from and to during electrolysis?
from the power supply, towards the cathode
what happens if an electric current is passed through a molten or aqueous ionic compound?
the compound decomposes or breaks down
