Name: Rheanna Barton

Class: Chem C
Due Date: September 10, 2023

1. Terms in electrolysis
● Electrolysis - the decomposition of ionic compounds by using a direct electric
current throughout the compound.
● Electrolyte - Substances that, when dissolved in a solution, it has a natural
positive or negative charge.
● Electrolytic cell - A device in which electrical energy is converted into
chemical energy or vice versa.
● Active electrode - A metal used to make electrochemical cells. An example of
this is the copper electrode.
● Inert electrode - Electrodes that do not participate in the reaction but however
provide an interface.
● Salt bridge - device used in an electrochemical cell to maintain electrical
neutrality in the circuit of a galvanic cell by connecting its oxidation and
reduction half cells using a weak electrolyte.
● Anode - a negative or reducing substance that, during an electrochemical
reaction, oxidises and transfers electrons to the external circuit.
● Cathode - the metallic electrode of a polarised electrical device through which
current flows. A cathode is a negative side and functions as an electron donor.
● Preferential discharge - In the event that the electrolyte contains many types of
cations and anions, the one with the higher concentration or that is located
lower on the activity series will discharge first.
● Concentrated - a substance or solution that is present in a high proportion
relative to other substances.
● Dilute - a solution made thinner or weaker by having had water or another
solvent added to it.
● Weak electrolyte - electrolytes that do not dissociate or ionise completely in
their aqueous solution.
● Strong electrolyte - a solution/solute that completely, or almost completely,
ionises or dissociates in a solution.

2. Distinguishing between Metallic and Electrolytic Conduction

While metallic conduction is the movement of electrons throughout a metal to
conduct electricity, electrolytic conduction involves the movement of ions through
solids or aqueous solutions.

3. Weak and Strong Electrolytes

A strong electrolyte is an electrolyte that completely ionises and dissolves in water
while a weak electrolyte is an electrolyte that only partially ionises and dissolves in
water.