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Chemical reaction in which an atom or ion gains an electron.

• reduction

• corrosion

• electroplating

• ionic

Chemical reaction in which an atom or ion loses an electron.

• half-reaction

• oxidation

• reduction

• standard electrode potential

Branch of chemistry that deals with electricity-related applications of oxidation-reduction reactions.

• electrorefining

• corrosion

• electrolysis

• electrochemistry

Type of reaction that occurs at the anode and cathode of an electro-chemical cell

• electroplating

• half-reaction

• ionic

• oxidation

Nonspontaneous redox reaction driven by an external electric current.

• electrolysis

• corrosion

• electrorefining

• standard electrode potential

Electrolytic process by which a metal is deposited on a surface.

• electrochemistry

• electrolysis

• electroplating

• half-reaction

Process by which metals are oxidized in the atmosphere.

• corrosion

• electrochemistry

• electrolysis

• electroplating

Method of refining metals using electrolysis.

• electrolysis

• ionic

• electrorefining

• electronic

Potential of the half-cell measured in relation to the zero potential of the standard hydrogen electrode.

• oxidation

• ionic

• reduction

• standard electrode potential

Type of equation that shows the change in charge and movement of electrons.

• corrosion

• electronic

• electrolysis

• half-reaction