Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 1 - No. 50)
Which of the following statements are true about electrolysis?
It is the breakdown of a compound using an electric current.
It requires a power supply to drive the reaction.
The positive electrode is called the cathode.
The negative electrode is where oxidation occurs.
Explanation
Electrolysis uses electricity to break down substances; the cathode is the negative electrode where reduction occurs; the anode is the positive electrode, where oxidation occurs.
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