Electrolysis
- Created by: Megan McGlone
- Created on: 12-05-13 11:02
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- Electrolysis
- Electrolysis is the decomposition of an ionic compound into its elements by use of an electric current
- Electrode is the conducting rod - graphite or copper - which electrons are conducted thrrough
- When obtaining Aluminium the oxygen reacts with the carbon atoms to form carbon dioxide. They gradually wear away and need to be replaced.
- The Anode is the positive electrode which attracts anions
- Anions are negative ions
- The Cathode is the negative electrode which attracts cations
- Cations are positive ions
- Electrolyte is a liquid - molten or salt dissolved in water - which conducts electricity and is decomposed in the process
- Electrode is the conducting rod - graphite or copper - which electrons are conducted thrrough
- The short line is the negative terminal and the long line is the positive terminal
- Electrolysis is the decomposition of an ionic compound into its elements by use of an electric current
- The ore of Aluminium is bauxite.
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