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What does the electricity break down?
Ionic substances
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What does electrolysis need?
A direct current
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What are positive ions (cations) attracted to?
Negative electrode (cathode)
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What are negative ions (anions) attracted to?
Positive electrode (anode)
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What is an electrolyte?
A substance containing free ions, can conduct electricity
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What does OIL-RIG stand for?
Oxidation is loss of electrons - Reduction is gain of electrons
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