Electrolysis

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Molten
Reduced to liquid from by heating.
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Ionic Substance
When a metal reacts with a non metal.
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Ions
Electrically charged particles, formed when an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons.
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Oxidation
Gaining of oxygen and LOSS of electrons.
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Reduction
Loss of oxygen and GAIN of electrons.
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Negative Electrode (cathode)
Positive ions are attracted to the negative electrode during electrolysis. Here they gain electrons (reduction).
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Positve Electrode (anode)
Negative ions are attracted to the positive electrode during electrolysis. Here they lose electrons (oxidation).
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O I L R I G
Oxidation Is Loss Reduction Is Gain
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Electrolysis
The process by which ionic substances are decomposed (broken down) into simpler substances when an electric current is passed through them.
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When a metal reacts with a non metal.

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Electrically charged particles, formed when an atom or molecule gains or loses electrons.

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Gaining of oxygen and LOSS of electrons.

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Loss of oxygen and GAIN of electrons.

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