Electrolysis - 3.4

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The solution containing the ionic compound is called an
electrolyte
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Positive ions formed from metals and hydrogen are called
cations
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Negative ions from non-metals are called
anions
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The cathode is the _____ electrode
negative
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The anode is the ______ electrode
positive
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Cations are attracted oto which electrode
cathode
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Anions are attracted to which electrode
anode
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At the cathode, the metal ions ____ electrons to become metal atoms.
gain
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At the anode the non-metal ions lose _______ to become non-metal atoms.
electrons
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The atoms, molecules or ions involved in a chemical reaction are called
species
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In what type of equation can reactions be written to show what happens at each electrode during electrolysis
half equations
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_____ electrodes do not react during electrolysis
inert
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non-inert electrodes are also known as
active electrodes
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Positive ions formed from metals and hydrogen are called

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Negative ions from non-metals are called

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The cathode is the _____ electrode

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The anode is the ______ electrode

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