Term
| Pure molten ionic compound and no water is present |
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Definition
-Cation is reduced
-Anion is oxidized |
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| Water is present and you have an aqueous solution of the ionic compound |
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Definition
Figure out if the ions or the water is reacting
-Group 1A or 2A = water is reduced
-Polyatomic ion = water is reduced |
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Term
| Which ions are formed where? |
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Definition
Negative = Anode (attracted to its positive charge)
Positive = Cathode (attracted to its negative charge) |
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Term
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Definition
| Electrolytic cells have a Positive Anode |
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