Active electrode

Definition

An electrode made from a material that takes part in an electrode reaction.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 3.30 · Paper 1

Copper electrodes are active electrodes: unlike inert graphite electrodes, copper can take part in the electrode reactions. This changes the products formed during electrolysis.
Revise: Purification of Copper

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

An electrode made from a material that takes part in an electrode reaction.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 3.30 · Paper 1

Copper electrodes are active electrodes: unlike inert graphite electrodes, copper can take part in the electrode reactions. This changes the products formed during electrolysis.
Revise: Purification of Copper

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