Electrolysis Part 1

Front

What particle carries the charge in the wire?

Back

Electron

Front

What is the gas produced at the anode during the electrolysis of very dilute hydrochloric acid?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the product formed at the cathode during the electrolysis of molten magnesium fluoride?

Back

Magnesium

Front

Anions get discharged by ________ electrons at the ___________

Back

Losing, anode

Front

What is the product formed at the cathode during the electrolysis of concentrated copper(II) chloride?

Back

Copper

Front

Define electrolysis.

Back

Electrolysis is a chemical process that uses electricity to drive a non-spontaneous reaction, typically involving the decomposition of a compound into its elements.

Front

What is an anode?

Back

The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs during electrolysis.

Front

What is a cathode?

Back

The cathode is the electrode where reduction occurs during electrolysis.

Front

What is the role of electrolytes in electrolysis?

Back

Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions in solution, allowing the flow of electric current.

Front

What happens to cations during electrolysis?

Back

Cations migrate towards the cathode where they gain electrons (reduction).