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What is electrolysis
The process of using an electrical current to cause a reaction
What is a cation typically
A metal or hydrogen
What are anions
Non - metals
During the electrolysis of copper chloride solution what can be found at the cathode
Coating of copper
During the electrolysis of copper chloride solution what can be found at the anode
Bubbling due to chlorine gas being released
Write the half equation for the cathode during electrolysis of copper chloride
Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu
Write the half equation for the anode during electrolysis of copper chloride
2Cl- → Cl2 + 2e-
What is oxidation
Loss of electrons
What is reduction
Gain of electrons
What is brine
Aqueous sodium chloride
