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    Electrolysis is the decomposition of electrolytes by electric current. During electrolysis, electrical energy is converted to chemical energy. Cations are attracted to the cathode where they receive electrons and form neutral atoms, while anions are attracted to the anode where they release electrons and form neutral atoms. Electrolysis has industrial uses such as extracting and purifying metals and electroplating.

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    Electrolysis is the decomposition of electrolytes by electric current. During electrolysis, electrical energy is converted to chemical energy. Cations are attracted to the cathode where they receive electrons and form neutral atoms, while anions are attracted to the anode where they release electrons and form neutral atoms. Electrolysis has industrial uses such as extracting and purifying metals and electroplating.

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    Electrolysis is the decomposition of electrolytes by electric current. During electrolysis, electrical energy is converted to chemical energy. Cations are attracted to the cathode where they receive electrons and form neutral atoms, while anions are attracted to the anode where they release electrons and form neutral atoms. Electrolysis has industrial uses such as extracting and purifying metals and electroplating.

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    Electrolysis is the decomposition of electrolytes by electric current

    During electrolysis, the following changes occur

    Electrical Energy Chemical Energy

    TERM Electrolyte

    EXPLANATION A substance (in liquid or molten state) that allows electricity to flow through it, e.g acids, alkalis, salt solutions, molten salts Carbon rod or platinum sheet dipped in the electrolyte Positive electrode connected to the positive source of the battery

    Electrode Anode

    Cathode
    Anions Cations

    Negative electrode connected to the negative source of the battery


    Negative ions that are attracted to the anode Positive ions that are attracted to the cathode

    a) Cations are attracted to the cathode. At the cathode, cations receive electrons and are discharged to form neutral atoms.

    b) Anions are attracted to the anode. At the anode, anions release electrons and are discharged to form neutral atoms.

    Uses of electrolysis in industry:


    a) Extraction of Active Metal b) Purification of Metal c) Electroplating

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