Electrolysis Overview
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What is the process of chemical decomposition of a substance using an electric current called?

  • Galvanic reaction
  • Electroplating
  • Electrolyte
  • Electrolysis (correct)
  • What is the type of electrolysis where a chemical reaction generates an electric current?

  • Spontaneous Electrolysis
  • Galvanic Electrolysis (correct)
  • Non-spontaneous Electrolysis
  • Electrolytic Electrolysis
  • At which electrode does oxidation occur?

  • Cathode
  • Electrode
  • Anode (correct)
  • Electrolyte
  • What is the purpose of electrolysis in metal extraction?

    <p>To extract metals from their ores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the concentration of electrolyte on the rate of electrolysis?

    <p>It increases the rate of electrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the application of electrolysis in depositing a thin layer of a metal onto another metal?

    <p>Electroplating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Electrolysis

    • Electrolysis is a process of chemical decomposition of a substance using an electric current.
    • It involves the transfer of ions between two electrodes, an anode and a cathode, immersed in an electrolyte.

    Types of Electrolysis

    • Galvanic Electrolysis: Spontaneous reaction, where a chemical reaction generates an electric current (e.g., battery).
    • Electrolytic Electrolysis: Non-spontaneous reaction, where an electric current drives a chemical reaction (e.g., electrolysis of water).

    Electrolysis Process

    • Anode:
      • Oxidation reaction occurs (loss of electrons)
      • Species is oxidized (e.g., Cl- → Cl2)
    • Cathode:
      • Reduction reaction occurs (gain of electrons)
      • Species is reduced (e.g., H+ → H2)

    Applications of Electrolysis

    • Extraction of metals: Electrolysis is used to extract metals from their ores, such as aluminum and copper.
    • Production of chemicals: Electrolysis is used to produce chemicals like chlorine, oxygen, and hydrogen.
    • Electroplating: Electrolysis is used to deposit a thin layer of a metal onto another metal, such as chrome plating.

    Factors Affecting Electrolysis

    • Voltage: Increasing voltage increases the rate of electrolysis.
    • Current: Increasing current increases the rate of electrolysis.
    • Concentration of electrolyte: Increasing concentration of electrolyte increases the rate of electrolysis.
    • Temperature: Increasing temperature increases the rate of electrolysis.

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