Electrolysis

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