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🔬 What is Electrolysis? (Exam Definition)

Electrolysis is the chemical decomposition of an electrolyte (molten ionic compound or aqueous solution) using direct current (DC).

• Cathode: Negative electrode where reduction occurs.
• Anode: Positive electrode where oxidation occurs.
• Oxidation: Loss of electrons.
• Reduction: Gain of electrons.

These concise definitions are required verbatim in 0620 electrolysis notes, 5070 electrolysis notes and electrolysis a level chemistry notes.

🧠 Ionic Theory & Electrolysis (Core Rule)

Electrolysis is based on the ionic theory. Only mobile ions conduct electricity.

• Cations → Cathode → Reduction
• Anions → Anode → Oxidation

This concept links directly with: Redox Notes PDF and Moles Notes PDF.

🧪 Electrolysis of Molten Compounds

Example: Molten Lead(II) Bromide

• Cathode: Pb²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Pb
• Anode: 2Br⁻ → Br₂ + 2e⁻

This appears frequently in O Level Chemistry 5070 past papers and IGCSE Chemistry 0620 solved papers.

💧 Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions (Most Important)

In aqueous electrolysis, water competes with ions.

• At cathode → Hydrogen is produced (unless Cu²⁺ / Ag⁺)
• At anode → Oxygen is produced (unless halide ions present)

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🧂 Electrolysis of Brine (NaCl)

• Cathode: Hydrogen gas
• Anode: Chlorine gas
• Solution: Sodium hydroxide

This topic connects with: Metals Notes and Acids, Bases & Salts.

📘 Free Download – Chemistry Notes PDFs

• Electrolysis Notes PDF
• Moles Notes PDF
• Redox Notes PDF
• Chemistry Formula Sheet
• Periodic Table PDF

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