Metals like gold are found as pure metals rather than ores in the earth because they are…
Unreactive
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Metals like gold are found as pure metals rather than ores in the earth because they are…
Unreactive
What form must a substance be in, in order to be electrolysed?
Molten
Negative electrode is called?
Cathode
Positive electrode is called?
Anode
If MgO2 is being electrolysed, would it be Mg or O that goes to the Cathode?
Mg because it is a positive ion and opposites attract
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Term | Definition |
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Metals like gold are found as pure metals rather than ores in the earth because they are… | Unreactive |
What form must a substance be in, in order to be electrolysed? |
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Negative electrode is called? | Cathode |
Positive electrode is called? | Anode |
If MgO2 is being electrolysed, would it be Mg or O that goes to the Cathode? | Mg because it is a positive ion and opposites attract |
If MgO2 is being electrolysed, which ion goes to the cathode? | Mg goes to the cathode because it is a positive ion and opposites attract. |
What is oxidation? | Loss of electrons |
What is reduction? | Gain of electrons (electrons are negatively charged so I gain of them is technically reduction!) |
Which process is cheaper? Recycling or extraction? | Recycling |
What is electroplating? | Coat an object with a thin layer of (another) metal |
What is electrolysis powered by? | Electricity |
What is the electrolysis of brine? | The electrolysis of brine is a large-scale process used to manufacture chlorine from salt |
Why is the extraction of aluminium expensive | Mostly because of the amount of electricity used |
Which electrode does the aluminium metal form at | The negative electrode |
What is aluminium ore called? | Bauxite |
How is the aluminium oxide prepared for electrolysis | the aluminium oxide must be melted so that electricity can pass through it |
What Is the definition of electrolysis? | The process of electrolysis is using an electric current to make a chemical change and make new chemicals |
What are the environmental impacts of the electrolysis of brine? | It uses a lot of electricity that is mainly produced by the burning of fossil fuels. During electrolysis, metal must be in contact with the solution of brine. A metal commonly used is mercury which is toxic, some mercury escapes into the solution and into the environment. |