Electrolysis

• Electrolysis is process of seperating ionic compounds using electric current/electricity.
• Electrolysis cannot happen in solids as the ions are not free to move.
• Electrolysis can happen in Molten/Aqueous solution as the ions are free to move and carry charge; therefore conduct electricity.
• Cathode is the negatively charged electrode
• Anode is the positively charged electrode
• Electrolyte is a liquid or solution which contains ions.
• What does OILRIG stand for?

  Oxidation is Loss Reduction Is Gain
• At the Cathode, electrons are GAINED - Reduction.
• At the Anode, electrons are LOST - OXIDATION.