Chapter 9: Elecetricity and chemicals

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Electrolysis

Deposition of a liquid by the passage of electric current

conductor

a substance that readily conducts electricity

insulator

a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity

Non conductor

Does not allow electricity to pass through

Electrolyte

a solution that conducts electricity

Weak electrolyte

does not fully ionises and undergoes electrolysis

Strong electrolyte

fully ionises and undergoes electrolysis