C2 - Electrolysis

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  • Created on: 27-09-17 20:53
What is ELectrolysis?
Using an electric current to break down an ionic compound
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What is the substance that is broken down during electrolysis?
Electrolytes
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What happens if we carry out electrolysis in water?
Hydrogen is produced if the metal reacts.
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Positively charged ions move towards the...
Cathode
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Negatively charged ions move towards the...
Anode
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What is an anode?
A positively charged anode
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In the electrolysis of aluminium oxide, the overall reaction is...
Aluminium oxide > aluminium + oxygen
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What is an ore?
A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal can be extracted.
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What are 2 products of electrolysis of NaCl?
Chlorine gas and Hydrogen gas
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At the electrolysis of NaCl, Hydrogen gas forms at the..
Cathode
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This is really good, but in Question 4 the answer is: The positively charged electrode in electrolysis

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