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- Meaning of Electrolysis
- Definition of Terms Used in Electrolysis
- Differences between Conductor and ElectrolyteAn electrolyte is a substance that dissociates in water into charged particles called ions. Positively charged ions are called cations. Negatively charged ions are called anions. Simply, an electrolyte is a... More
- Meaning of Electrolytic Decomposition
What is Electrolysis?
Electrolysis is the chemical decomposition of a compound brought about by a direct current passing through it either in solution or molten form of the compound.
Definition of Terms Used in Electrolysis:
1. Electrolyte: This is a compound in the solution or molten form which conducts electric current with decomposition at the electrodes. e.g. acids, alkalis, and soluble salt.
2. Non-electrolyte: These are compounds in solution or molten form which do not allow the passage of electricity (i.e. they do not conduct electricity). e.g. sugar, paraffin wax, ethanol, urea etc.
3. ElectrodeElectrodes are conductors, in the form of wires, rods or plates, through which current enters and leaves the electrolyte. When the current leaves the electrodes it is known as the cathode... More: Electrodes are conductors [poles of carbon or metals) through which current enters or leaves the electrolyte. There are two electrodes in a cell;
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