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1
Q

What is electrolysis?

A

If you pass an electric current through an ionic substance that’s molten or in solution it breaks down into the elements it’s made of.

2
Q

What is the electrolyte?

A

The liquid required for in order to conduct electricity. They contain free ions - they’re usually the molten or dissolved ionic substances (the free ions conduct the electricity)

3
Q

For an electrical circuit to be complete there has to be [ ]. Electrons are taken away from ions at the [ ] electrode and given to other ions at the [ ] electrode. As ions gain/lose electrons they become [ ] and are released.

A

A flow of electrons
positive
negative
atoms or molecules

4
Q

What is reduction?

A

The GAINing off electrons or the loss of oxygen

5
Q

What is oxidation?

A

The LOSS of electrons or the gain of oxygen

6
Q

Electrolysis always involves [ ].

A

Oxidation and reduction

7
Q

What is the acronym for reduction and oxidation?

A

Oxidation
Is
Loss

Reduction
Is
Gain