Electrolysis

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  • Created on: 03-12-16 13:03
Define electrolysis
The decomposition of an electrolyte using an electric current
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the cation is ...
Positive
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The anion is ...
Negative
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the Electrolyte is ...
Inert and made of Carbon or graphite
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The anode is ...
positive
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the cathode is ...
Negative
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Oxidation is the...
loss of electrons
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Reduction is the ...
gain of electrons
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When a halogen is at the anode..
halogen is produed
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When there isn't a halogen is at the anode..
Oxygen is produced
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When a metal is produced with a higher reactivity then H2
Hydrogen is produced
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When a metal is produced with a lower reactivity then H2
the metal is produced
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Aluminium goes to the ...
Cathode
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Cryolite lowers the melting point in what electrolysis extraction?
Aluminum + Oxygen
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Cryolite does what?
lowers the melting point
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the cation is ...

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the Electrolyte is ...

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The anode is ...

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