Electrolysis is the process of breaking down a substance.
CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Problem
Electrolysis is the process of breaking down a substance.
(a) At which electrode does oxidation occur in an electrolytic cell?
(b) What are the signs of the anode and cathode in an electrolytic cell?
(c) Why do the electrolytes need to be molten in order for electrolysis to occur?
(d) Describe how current is carried in both the external circuit and in the electrolyte of an electrolytic cell.