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Two electrodes must be connected to a battery and then placed in the compound to be electrolysed ( it must be in its molten form or dissolved in a solution). The battery is then switched on and an electric current passes through the compound, electrolysing it.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoElectrolysis is a process by which electricity is used to decompose or (breakdown) molecules into key components.
It is done by the use of two electrically conductive materials perferibly metals or semi conductors, which are connected to a direct current power source. One metal connected to the positive side of the battery and the other connected to the negative side of the battery. These metals are then submerged in the substance that is in need of decomposition.
Electrolysis of water example
2H20 + 2electrons= H2+O2+e
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∙ 12y agoElectrolysis is the converting of a salt to a metal and a non-metal, with the help of electricity.
Eg. NaCl(sodium chloride) to Sodium metal and Chlorine gas.
There is a cathode and anode(mainly made of carbon- because it is inert) submerged in an electolyte (NaCl). The cathode and anode is connected to the powersupply by positive and negative respectively. Due to the flow of electrons, the sodium cation reduce its charge to become sodium metal. Chloride anion convert to chlorine gas.
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∙ 16y agoin electrolysis the flow of current takes place . when the current pass from cathode and anode (electrodes) then this process is the working of electrolysis.
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What is the name of the process for splitting apart compounds using electricity?
It is electrolysis becouse its a chemical reaction in which an electrical current is used to decompose a compound
When a substance is decomposed by an electric current what type of reaction does it have?
This is electrolysis of a molten compound.
Do electrolysis link up elements?
It is inverse: electrolysis separate elements.
Are insoluble salts made by electrolysis?
Insoluble salts are not the products of electrolysis.
Why electrolysis can be separate by fractional distillation?
Electrolysis is a process, fractional distillation another.
Explain why a substance needs to be either in a solution or molten for electrolysis to work?
Because electrolysis needs a liquid to conduct the electricity.
What is a process that uses electric current to break chemical bonds?
electrolysis electro is electrical power lysis is latin for breakdown
What event must take place to separate a compound into separate elements?
electrolysis electrolysis electrolysis electrolysis electrolysis
Why do not compounds undergo electrolysis?
Compounds DO undergo electrolysis
What is the name of the process for splitting apart compounds using electricity?
It is electrolysis becouse its a chemical reaction in which an electrical current is used to decompose a compound
When a substance is decomposed by an electric current what type of reaction does it have?
This is electrolysis of a molten compound.
Has electrolysis helped discover anything?
Many elements are discovered by electrolysis, many technological processes are based on electrolysis.
Is electrolysis of NaCl a chemical change or not?
Electrolysis is a chemical change.
What can electrolysis be used to do?
Electrolysis can be used to decompose chemical compounds.
Is electrolysis physical or chemical property?
Electrolysis is not a property, it is a chemical process.
Do electrolysis link up elements?
It is inverse: electrolysis separate elements.
Are insoluble salts made by electrolysis?
Insoluble salts are not the products of electrolysis.
