Year 10 - electrolysis part 2

Year 10 - electrolysis part 2

Open Ended

What is meant by oxidation?

Open Ended

What is meant by reduction

Multiple Choice

What happens at the positive electrode?

• Positive non-metal ions are attracted
• Positive metal ions are attracted
• Negative non-metal ions are attracted
• Negative metal ions are attracted

Multiple Choice

Explain why the electrolyte has to be a liquid.

• So the ions can move
• So the electrons can move
• So that it doesn't get too hot
• So the fish are ok

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to the solution that is being electrolysed?

• Salt solution
• Electric solution
• Mineral solution
• Electrolyte

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the 2 electrodes?

• The anode is negative and the cathode is positive
• The anode and cathode are both positive
• The anode is positive and the cathode is negative
• The anode and cathode are both negative.

Multiple Choice

What is electrolysis?

• breaking down of a compound using a current
• making a compound using a current