Practice Important Terms (6.2) - Electrolysis

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Question 1.
Define an electrolyte.
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Think about what it does when dissolved.
Question 2.
What is the charge of cations?
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Consider where they move during electrolysis.
3Question 3.
What is an electrolyte?
- A conductor of heat
- A conductor of electricity
- A type of acid
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Think about what enables conductance in solutions.
4Question 4.
Cations move towards which electrode?
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions of cations.
Question 5.
If an electrolyte is dissolved in water, describe what occurs at the anode and cathode during electrolysis.
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Think about what happens to the ions as they travel to their respective electrodes.
Question 6.
Discuss how the conductivity of an electrolyte solution varies based on concentration and its impact on electrolysis efficiency.
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Consider what happens if you dilute the solution.

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