Electrolysis

• Electrolysis:

  It is the breakdown of an electrolyte - ionic compound, molten or aqueous solution - by passing an electric current

  This is possible due to the presence of mobile electrons

  
• Electrodes: Metal or graphite rods that aid the flow of electricity in and out of the electrolyte

  
• Anode: Positive electrode

  
• Cathode: Negative Electrode

  
• Anode: Negatively charged ion that moves to anode

  
• Cation: Positively charged ion that moves to cathode

  
• Reactive electrodes take part in the reaction while inert electrodes do not