Chemistry Revision 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? ChemistryElectrolysisGCSEAQA Created by: raffboCreated on: 30-09-14 17:47 What is Electrolysis? Breakdown of a substance containing ions by electricity 1 of 5 What is an Electrolyte? A liquid containing free moving ions, that is broken down by electricity in the process of Electrolysis 2 of 5 What happens during Electrolysis? Positively charged ions move towards the negative electrode & vice versa 3 of 5 What is Oxidation? Oxidation is the loss of electrons; it takes place at the positive electrode because negative ions must lose electrons to become neutral atoms 4 of 5 What is Reduction? Reduction is the gain of electrons; it takes place at the negative electrode because positive ions must gain electrons to become neutral atoms 5 of 5
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