Electrolysis 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? ScienceChemical reactionsGCSEAQA Created by: katieCreated on: 17-01-13 17:25 What is electrolysis? The breaking down of a substance using electricity 1 of 8 What metals are obtained from its ore by electrolysis? Any reactive metal at the top of the reactivity series 2 of 8 What is the positive electrode called? Annode 3 of 8 What is the negative electrode called? Cathode 4 of 8 What does OILRIG stand for? Oxidation Is Loosing electrons Reduction Is Gaining electrons 5 of 8 When can covalent compounds be electrolysed? When they react in water to form ions 6 of 8 What electrons go to the cathode? Positive 7 of 8 What electrons go to the annode? Negative 8 of 8
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