Studied by 3 peopleElectrolysis
The process of splitting ionic compounds (molten or aqueous) into their constituent elements using electricity.
selective discharge
Therefore, ________ occurs based on the position of the elements in the reactivity series.
Simple/Electric cell
A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy.
Electrolyte
A liquid or which contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis.
Discharge
The process of gaining or losing (reduction and oxidation respectively) at the electrodes.
Electrolytic cell
The site at which electrolysis takes place.
Electrodes
A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves during electrolysis.
Selective discharge
The preferably discharged anion or cation when more than one of each ion is present in the electrolyte.
Electrolysis
the process of splitting ionic compounds (molten or aqueous) into their constituent elements using electricity
Electrodes
a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves during electrolysis
Electrolyte
a liquid or which contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis
Electrolytic cell
the site at which electrolysis takes place
Discharge
the process of gaining or losing (reduction and oxidation respectively) at the electrodes
Selective discharge
the preferably discharged anion or cation when more than one of each ion is present in the electrolyte
Simple/electric cell
a device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy
However, in aqueous solutions, the H+ and OH
ions of water are also present
Electroplating
The process of coating (a metal object) by electrolytic deposition with another metal.
Voltage
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit.
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