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A compound that can be separated by electrolysis must be in which state of matter?
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A compound that can be separated by electrolysis must be in the LIQUID state of matter.
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Clearly state the definition of electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a chemical process where an electrolyte is chemically decomposed into its consituents by passing an direct electric current through it inside an electric cell.
Why water does not conduct electricity but can be use as an Electrolyte in electrolysis to form hydrogen and oxygen gas?
Water H2O contains the 2 elements hydrogen and oxygen. These two elements cannot conduct electricity althought they are in their pure state. Consider Sodium Chloride in the aqueous or molten state. This compound can conduct electricity in the aqueous state because in contains Sodium which is a metal and a good conductor of electricity.Whereas water being already aqueous it cannot conduct electricity due to the absence of metal in its compound, therefore it cannot be an electrolyte.Note: It is said that water is a conductor of electricity. The main reason is that the water we drink or use for domestic purposes have minerals(metallic solids) present. But i think that these minerals are neglagible in the case of electrolysis.
Described by a change in state of matter solid liquid gas?
state of matter
What is the state of matter of something warm?
Heterogenous state: (thick) liquid with (undissolved, very fine) solid particles.
Another word for state in science?
In science, another word for state may be phase. For instance a state of matter is also called a phase of matter.
When do ionic compounds not conduct electricity?
When the compound is in a solid state of matter.
State of matter containing most widely separated particles?
Possibly interstellar gas comes close to your need. GAS is the state of matter with the greatest Disorder
What product is manifactured by electrolisis?
You cant manufacture using electrolysis, but you can separate metals from their compound state, metals such as aluminium (reactive metals).This is often a very expensive process.Hope this helps!
What is the high energy state of matter in which the electrons and nucleus of each atom have separated called?
plasma
What are the four abbreviations for a compound's state of matter?
g. for gas.l. for liquid.s. for solid.aq. for aqueous.
What are the four abbreviations for compound state of matter?
g. for gas.l. for liquid.s. for solid.aq. for aqueous.
Is the state of matter considered a physical property?
The state of matter of a element or compound is linked to its melting and boiling points which are both physical properties. Also if the element/compound is a solid you could say physical properties on the type of structure it would form
Are gases liquids and solids the three primary states of matter?
yes, correct. However, there are two other states of matter - plasma where the particles have enough energy that they have separated electrons from their nuclei and - superfluidity at low enough temperatures there is a state of matter that is neither a liquid nor a gas.
Salt is classified as what type of matter?
It is matter in a fluid state and a solution.
Clearly state the definition of electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a chemical process where an electrolyte is chemically decomposed into its consituents by passing an direct electric current through it inside an electric cell.
Is copper an elemnt or compound?
Copper is an element because it cannot be broken down past it's state of being copper. All compounds can pretty much be broken apart or separated, but elements are unable to be separated. Therefore, copper is an element.
What type of matter is steam?
Yes, steam is matter. It's considered a liquid AND a gas. When it's more than one state of matter, it is considered being in a "colloidal state".
