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Decomposition
A reaction where a complex substance is broken down to a simpler using a chemical method
Electrode
A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance or region
Electrolysis
chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution containing ions.
Electrolyte
a liquid or gel that contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis
Separation
Involves taking a mixture and moving particles of the different components away from each other and grouping them together. Separation is a physical process
Cations
positive metal ions that move to the negative electrode
Anions
Negative ions move to the positive electrode.
Reactants
Are substances initially present in a chemical reaction that are consumed during the reaction to make products.
Products
Are substances that are not initially present and are formed during the reaction
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