Electrolysis
Define electrolysis
Electrolysis Is the breakdown of a compound using an electrical current
What is an electrical current result of
An electrical current is the result of a charged particle (proton , election ion) moving.
What compounds are not conductive and why?
Solid ionic and prevalent compounds are not conductive as the charge can't move
What's compounds are conductive and why?
Molten and acquiesce ionic compounds are conductive because the charge can move.
Is graphite covalent or ionic and can it conduct electricity?
Graphite is caveant , but conduct electricity step because it has free electrons.
Are hydrogen halides covalent or ionic And can they conduct electricity?
Hydrogen halides are covalent but in aqueous solution are ionic with positive and negative ions free to move.
What type of compound is ammonia and how can it be electrolized?
Ammonia is caveolent , but in solution is ionic and can be electrolysed.
What is the method for electrolysis?
1. Connect two electrodes to a power supply.
2. Place the electrodes in the molten ionic substance
3.The positive ion (cation) will be attracted to the cathode and tbe negitivly charged ion (anion) will be attracted to the anode.
4.The cathode gives electrons do the cation making it neutral, producing pure molten metal. The anode takes electrons from the anion making it neutral producing a gas.