GCSE Chemistry – Electrolysis Exam Questions and Answers
GCSE Chemistry – Electrolysis Exam Questions and Answers What is electrolysis? - passing an electric current through an ionic substance that's molten or in a solution and breaks it down into new substances What is electrolysis used for? - To separate compounds into their elements What is an electrolyte? -a liquid or solution that conducts electricity How are electrolytes made? - by melting or dissolving ionic compounds What is the a positive electrode called? - Anode What is a negative electrode called? - Cathode What are electrodes made from and why? - Unreactive metal so they don't take part in the reaction
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