English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Carry out the required practical for electrolysis of aqueous ionic compounds safely and accurately
Record and analyse observations to identify the products formed at each electrode
Compare practical results with predictions to explain the effect of water on the products of electrolysis
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Words and meanings to learn
hypothesis
a prediction or proposed explanation made at the start of an investigation, based on prior knowledge or scientific understanding, that can be tested by conducting an experiment
electrodes
conductors, usually made of a metal or carbon, that allow current to pass into and out of an electrolyte during electrolysis
aqueous solution
a solution in which water is the solvent; substances dissolved in water are shown with the state symbol (aq)
electrolysis
the process of using electricity to break down an ionic compound (when molten or in aqueous solution) into its elements
discharge
refers to the process by which ions gain or lose electrons at an electrode, forming neutral atoms or molecules (e.g., metals, hydrogen, halogens)
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