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Chapter 6A - Electrolysis and Electrolytic Reactions

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Define ANODE

Back (Answer)

Electrode where oxidation takes place

#2
Front (Question)

Define Aqueous Electrolyte

Back (Answer)

• Solution containing an Ionic compound dissolved in water • ions are free to move.

#3
Front (Question)

Define Cathode

Back (Answer)

Electrode where reduction takes place

#4
Front (Question)

Define Molten Electrolyte

Back (Answer)

• Ionic compound is melted • Ions are free to move in liquid state

#5
Front (Question)

What is Electrolysis?

Back (Answer)

Process of passing an electrical current through an electrolyte causing an electrolytic reaction to occur in an electrolytic cell

#6
Front (Question)

What is an electrolytic reaction?

Back (Answer)

A non-spontaneous redox reaction that requires an external power source to overcome the activation energy barrier.

#7
Front (Question)

What is the role of an external power source?

Back (Answer)

• forcefully removes electrons to oxidise a species • forcefully pushes electrons to reduce a species

#8
Front (Question)

What is the energy conversion taking place in an electrolytic cell?

Back (Answer)

Electrical energy converted to chemical energy