electrolysis key terms

Question 1

what is oxidation LEO

Answer 1

the loss of electrons

Question 2

what is reduction GER

Answer 2

the gaining of electrons

Question 3

what is redox

Answer 3

combination of oxidation and reduction causing chemical reaction

Question 4

what is electrolysis

Answer 4

chemical decomposition caused bu passing electrical current through liquid solution with ions

Question 5

what is an electrolyte

Answer 5

liquid or gel containing ions that can be decomposed by electrolysis