electrolysis

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where is electric current passed through? 
an elctrolyte
what is an electrolyte? 
a molten or dissolved ionic compound (must be either as the ions need to be free to move)
what happens when the ions move towards the electrode? 
the compound will decompose.
where will positive ions move to? 
the anode (negative electrode and gain electrons as they are reduced)
where will the negative electrons move to? 
the cathode (positive electrode and lose electrons as they are oxidised)
what does electrolysis create? 
a flow of charge which goes through the electrolyte as ions travel to the electrode