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chapter 6
ELECTROLYSIS REVISIO
,6.1 Introduction to electrolysis
Electrolysis is the breaking down of substances using electricity
You can use an electric current to break down an ionic compound. This
compound is the electrolyte.
Positive
Anode
Negative
Is
Cathode
, These electrodes are made
from inert materials (graphite)
6.1
When the ions reach the
electrode, they lose their
Introducti
charge and become elements. n to
electrolys
The substance has to be molten
or aqueous to conduct
electricity
chapter 6
ELECTROLYSIS REVISIO
,6.1 Introduction to electrolysis
Electrolysis is the breaking down of substances using electricity
You can use an electric current to break down an ionic compound. This
compound is the electrolyte.
Positive
Anode
Negative
Is
Cathode
, These electrodes are made
from inert materials (graphite)
6.1
When the ions reach the
electrode, they lose their
Introducti
charge and become elements. n to
electrolys
The substance has to be molten
or aqueous to conduct
electricity
