6.5 - Conductors and Non-Conductors in Electrolysis
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What is a conductor?
💡 Hint: Think of metals.
Name a common non-conductor.
💡 Hint: These materials prevent electricity flow.
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What role do conductors play in electrolysis?
💡 Hint: Recall materials that allow electricity to flow.
True or False: Non-conductors are used to prevent the current from flowing in electrolysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how they are used.
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Discuss how using different types of conductors or non-conductors could alter the efficiency of an electrolysis process. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider conductivity and the role of the materials.
Analyze a scenario where an electrolytic container was improperly insulated with a conductor instead of a non-conductor. Discuss the potential results.
💡 Hint: Think about how current can flow unexpectedly.
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