15 Questions
What are the types of electrodes used in electrolysis?
Anodes and Cathodes
What happens to cations at the cathode during electrolysis?
They gain electrons to form metal atoms or hydrogen gas
What are electrolytes?
Substances that can conduct electricity when molten or in solution
What types of substances can conduct electricity when molten or in solution?
Electrolytes
Which type of electrode attracts positively charged ions (cations) during electrolysis?
Cathodes
What is the purpose of using unreactive metals like platinum for making electrodes?
To avoid the electrodes reacting with the electrolyte
What happens to anions at the anode during electrolysis?
They lose electrons to form non-metal molecules
What does the electric current enter and leave the electrolyte through during electrolysis?
Electrodes
What do ions in the electrolytes do under the conditions of being molten or in solution?
They gain or lose electrons easily
What happens to anions at the anode during electrolysis?
They lose electrons to form non-metal molecules
What are electrolytes?
Substances that can conduct electricity when molten or in solution
What is the purpose of using unreactive metals like platinum for making electrodes?
To prevent the electrodes from reacting with the electrolyte
What do ions in the electrolytes do under the conditions of being molten or in solution?
They can easily pass through to conduct electricity
What does the electric current enter and leave the electrolyte through during electrolysis?
Electrodes
Which type of electrode attracts positively charged ions (cations) during electrolysis?
Anodes
Learn about the process of using electricity to break down substances, known as electrolysis. Discover the characteristics of electrolytes and electrodes in this introductory quiz.
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