Electrolysis

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What is another word for 'breaking down' of substances?
decompose
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What is the decomposition of substances using electrical energy called?
electrolysis
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What is the name of the molten or dissolved ionic substances that is decomposed during electrolysis?
electrolyte
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Which type of substances can be electrolysed when molten or when dissolved in water?
ionic
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What is used to reduce the temperature needed in the manufacture of aluminium?
cryolite
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During electrolysis positively charged ions moves to which charged electrode?
negative
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During electrolysis negatively charged ions moves to which charged electrode?
positive
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What is another word for negatively charged electrode?
cathode
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What is another word for positively charged electrode?
antode
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What is it called when reduction and oxidation both occurs at the same time?
redox
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What is it called when electrons are lost?
oxidation
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What is it called when electrons are gained?
reduction
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What is used to reduce the temperature needed in the manufacture of aluminium?

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