Key term for AQA GCSE Chemistry, used in Electrolysis.
The decomposition of an ionic compound (the electrolyte) into its elements using an electric current.
Electrolysis appears in AQA GCSE Chemistry revision content for Chemical changes, especially Electrolysis and Electrolysis of Aluminium.
Chemical changes
Electrolysis • Electrolysis of Aluminium
Chemical changes
Electrolysis • Electrolysis of Molten Compounds
Chemical changes
Electrolysis • Electrolysis Principles
Using resources
Material Properties • Corrosion and Prevention
Using resources
Life Cycle Assessment and Recycling • Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Chemical changes
Metal Reactivity • Metal Extraction
Using resources
Sustainable Resource Use • Alternative Metal Extraction
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