Electrolysis of molten compounds

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Product formed at the cathode during the electrolysis of molten magnesium fluoride?

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magnesium

Front

Why does the electrolyte have to be a liquid?

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So the ions can move

Front

What does the Cathode (-) do to ions?

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Give electrons to the Positive ions to turn them back into atoms

Front

Describe oxidation in terms of electrons

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Oxidation is loss of electrons

Front

Describe reduction in terms of electrons

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reduction is gain of electrons

Front

Why can ionic compounds not conduct electricity when they are solid?

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Their ions are not free to move.

Front

What type of charge does a metal ion have?

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+

Front

The electrode connected to the positive terminal of a battery is __________.

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anode

Front

Where do negatively charged ions migrate?

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anode

Front

Which statement correctly describes the 2 electrodes?

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The anode is positive and the cathode is negative