Electrolysis of Dilute Acids

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Electrolysis

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Process of using electricity to drive a chemical reaction.

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Dilute Acid

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Acid solution with a low concentration of solute.

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Electrolyte

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A substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water.

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Anode Reaction

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Oxidation occurs; typically produces oxygen gas in dilute acids.

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Cathode Reaction

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Reduction occurs; typically produces hydrogen gas in dilute acids.

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Overall Reaction

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2H_2O(l) → 2H_2(g) + O_2(g)

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Electrolysis of Water

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Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity.

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Faraday's Laws

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Relate the amount of substance produced at an electrode to the electric charge.

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Applications of Electrolysis

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Electroplating, purification of metals, and production of gases.

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Electrolytic Cell

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A cell that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous reaction.