Electrolytic Cell (1)

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Definition of electrochemistry

Is a study in chemistry of the relationship between electrical and chemical phenomena like those occurring in two types of electrochemical cells

Types of electrochemical cell (1)

Electrolytic cell

Type of electrochemical cell (2)

Chemical cell (voltaic cell or galvanic cell)

Definition of electrolysis process

Is the decomposition of a compound in the molten or aqueous state into its constituent elements when electric current flows through it

Electrolytic cell (1)

An electrical source such as battery

Electrolytic cell (2)

An anode which is the electrode connected to the positive terminal of an electrical source

Electrolytic cell (3)

A cathode - which is the electrode connected to the negative terminal of an electrical source

Electrolytic cell (4)

An electrolyte - which contains positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions)

Example of electrolytic cell (1)

Example of electrolytic cell (2)

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