Electrolysis
A study of how electricity is used to break down ionic compounds. Students will predict the products of electrolysis for molten and aqueous solutions.
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A study of how electricity is used to break down ionic compounds. Students will predict the products of electrolysis for molten and aqueous solutions.
Key Questions
- What is the process of electrolysis?
- Why must the electrolyte be molten or dissolved in water?
- How do we predict the products at the anode and cathode?
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