6.2.1 - What is Electrolysis?
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What is the main purpose of electrolysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to substances when electricity is applied.
Name the two electrodes involved in electrolysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the terms that describe where oxidation and reduction occur.
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What is electrolysis primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main role of electricity in this process.
True or False: In electrolysis, oxidation occurs at the cathode.
💡 Hint: Remember the electrode functions during electrolysis.
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A certain electrolysis process uses a current of 2 A for 2 hours. Calculate the total charge that has passed through the electrolyte.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula: Q = I × t.
If 0.1 grams of a metal is deposited after electrolysis with a charge of 10 C, calculate the equivalent mass of the metal.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship from Faraday's laws.
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