Electrolysis

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The process by which an electric current causes a solution to undergo chemical decomposition
Electrolysis
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The flow of electric charge through a conductor
Current
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The molten or aqueous solution of an ionic compound used in electrolysis
Electrolyte
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A piece of metal or carbon that allows electric current to enter and leave during electrolysis
Electrode
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A reaction involving the loss of oxygen, the gain of hydrogen or the gain of electrons
Reduction
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A reaction involving the gain of oxygen, the loss of hydrogen or the loss of electrons
Oxidation
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An aluminium-containing ionic compound; used in the electrolytic recovery of aluminium
Cryolite
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The flow of electric charge through a conductor

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Current

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The molten or aqueous solution of an ionic compound used in electrolysis

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A piece of metal or carbon that allows electric current to enter and leave during electrolysis

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A reaction involving the loss of oxygen, the gain of hydrogen or the gain of electrons

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