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    Electrolysis is the process by which electricity causes the decomposition of an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a molten or aqueous ionic compound that is decomposed through electrolysis. Electrodes carry electric current to the electrolyte, while a cathode is the negative terminal and an anode is the positive terminal in electrolysis. A simple electric cell converts chemical energy to electrical energy using reactive metals and an electrolyte, with the less reactive metal as the cathode.

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    Electrolysis is the process by which electricity causes the decomposition of an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a molten or aqueous ionic compound that is decomposed through electrolysis. Electrodes carry electric current to the electrolyte, while a cathode is the negative terminal and an anode is the positive terminal in electrolysis. A simple electric cell converts chemical energy to electrical energy using reactive metals and an electrolyte, with the less reactive metal as the cathode.

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    Definitions For Electrolysis and Simple Electric Cell

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    Electrolysis is the process by which electricity causes the decomposition of an electrolyte. An electrolyte is a molten or aqueous ionic compound that is decomposed through electrolysis. Electrodes carry electric current to the electrolyte, while a cathode is the negative terminal and an anode is the positive terminal in electrolysis. A simple electric cell converts chemical energy to electrical energy using reactive metals and an electrolyte, with the less reactive metal as the cathode.

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    Definitions for Electrolysis and Simple Electric Cell

    Electrolysis:
    Conduction of electricity by an electrolyte, leading to the decomposition of the electrolyte

    Electrolyte:
    A molten or aqueous ionic compound which is decomposed through the process of electrolysis

    Electrode:
    A solid conductor which carries an electric current to the electrolyte

    Electric Cell:
    Converts chemical energy into electrical energy

    Cathode:
    The electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery (Electrolysis) OR The less reactive metal (Electric Cell)

    Anode:
    The electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery (Electrolysis) OR The more reactive metal (Electric Cell)

    Fuel Cell:
    A chemical cell in which a fuel and oxygen are combined to produce electricity directly

    Salt Bridge:
    A piece of filter paper or glass tubing filled with an inert electrolyte that completes the circuit to allow current to flow

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