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Electrolysis

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Electrical Conductors and Electrolytes

  • Electrical conductors allow passage of electric current - include metals and ionic solutions
  • Electronic conductors (metals) conduct through electron movement
  • Electrolytic conductors conduct through ion movement in molten state or aqueous solution
2

Electrodes, Cells, and Ions

  • Electrodes are metal plates/graphite rods used for passing current
  • Anode: positive electrode where oxidation occurs (electron loss)
  • Cathode: negative electrode where reduction occurs (electron gain)
3

Electrochemical Series and Selective Discharge

  • Electrochemical series arranges metals by their tendency to lose electrons
  • Li > K > Ca > Na > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Ni > Sn > Pb > H > Cu > Ag > Au > Pt
  • Metals higher in series lose electrons more easily
4

Examples of Electrolysis

  • Molten PbBr₂: Pb at cathode, Br₂ at anode using graphite electrodes
  • Acidified water: H₂ at cathode, O₂ at anode in 2:1 ratio using Pt electrodes
  • CuSO₄ with Cu electrodes: Cu deposits at cathode, anode dissolves

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Substances are classified based on theirElectrolytes are substances that conduct electricityElectrolysis is the process where electricA series arranging metals based onOxidation involves loss of electrons (occurs

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