ELECTROLYSIS QUIZ OVERALL

Electrolysis is the decomposition of an aqueous solution by using

For example, when WATER (H₂O) goes through electrolysis, it will split into two element gases, one is hydrogen and the other is ...............................

We use an electrolytic cell to conduct our electrolysis. There are 3 main parts in this setup. Tick the correct ones:

(More than 1 answer)

• electrolyte

• water

• battery/power

• electrodes

There are TWO electrodes in every electrolytic cell diagram. What are they called? Tick the correct answers.

(More than 1 answer)

• anion

• anode

• cation

• cathode

Electrolytes during electrolysis undergoes REDOX reactions. What does RED- mean?

Alright, how about the -OX part? What does that mean?

What is that acronym that we use to remember how electrons behave in REDOX reactions?

Hint: it has 6 letters. Make sure its in capital letters

Alright! During oxidation, electrons are .................

Electrons are .................... during reduction

Cations are just ...................... ions