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What is an element defined as?

A substance that cannot be decomposed by any method

A pure substance that can be broken into simpler components

A substance that can be decomposed by any method available

A pure substance that cannot be broken into simpler components (correct)

What process was used to decompose water into its simpler elements?

Evaporation

Filtration

Electrolysis (correct)

Distillation

What is the importance of electrolysis?

To generate electricity

To extract pure elements from compounds (correct)

To produce hydrogen gas

To produce oxygen gas

What is an electrolytic cell used for?

To decompose ionic compounds using electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the battery or power supply in an electrolytic cell?

To provide a source of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the electrodes in an electrolytic cell?

To conduct electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of breaking down ionic compounds using electricity called?

Electrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What must ionic compounds be in order to undergo electrolysis?

Molten or dissolved in water Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of electrolysis?

To extract pure elements from compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the electrodes in an electrolytic cell?

To conduct electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the battery or power supply in an electrolytic cell?

To provide a source of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of decomposing water using electricity called?

Electrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is an element?

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into anything simpler Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the electrolyte in an electrolytic cell?

To provide a medium for the flow of ions Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the electrolysis of sodium chloride?

Na + Cl2 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elements and Electrochemistry

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler components.
In the past, water was thought to be an element, but it was later found to be decomposable into its constituent elements using electricity, a process called electrolysis.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the process of decomposing ionic compounds into their simpler elements using electricity or electric current.
The ionic compound must be molten or dissolved in water for decomposition to take place.
Electrolysis can also be used to decompose covalent compounds, such as water.

Importance of Electrolysis

The importance of electrolysis lies in its ability to extract pure elements from compounds.
Examples of electrolysis include the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen, and the decomposition of sodium chloride into sodium and chlorine.

Electrolytic Cell

Electrolysis takes place in a device called an electrolytic cell.
The components of an electrolytic cell include:
- Battery or power supply: the source of electrons, also known as an electron pump.
- Electrode: 2 rods made of graphite or other metal (such as lead or platinum) that can conduct electricity, and are unreactive (inert electrodes).

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Test your knowledge on elements and electrolysis in the field of electrochemistry. Learn about the concept of elements being pure substances and the process of electrolysis for decomposition.