Corrosion and Electrolysis Flashcards

Flashcards covering the concepts of corrosion, electrolysis, electrolytes, and electrodes.

What is corrosion?

A natural process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically stable oxide. It is the gradual deterioration of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction with their environment.

What is an electrolyte?

A substance that conducts electricity through the movement of ions, but not through the movement of electrons.

What is an electrode?

A conductor that is used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit.

What are the two main parts of an electrode?

Cathode and Anode

What is electrolysis?

The breakdown (also known as decomposition) of a compound using an electrical current.