Electrolysis Test Study Guide with correct answers

What are the 8 uses of electrolysis? CORRECT ANSWER Purification of metals Electroplating Chlorine production Extraction of Hydrogen from water Extraction of oxygen from water Extraction of Reactive metals Hair removal Production of sodium hydroxide What is Electrolysis? CORRECT ANSWER The passing of an electric current through an molten ionic compound causing a chemical change resulting in a change in the elements that make up the compound. What is an Electrolyte? CORRECT ANSWER A molten ionic compound that undergoes electrolysis. What is an Anode? CORRECT ANSWER A positively charge electrode. What is a Cathode? CORRECT ANSWER a negatively charged electrode. What is an electrode? CORRECT ANSWER an electrical conductor. (Chem web def: Terminals/sticks that allow electricity to go through them.)