Neatly summarized notes of the IEB Chemistry notes. Simple explanations with images of Electrolytic cells, electrolytic reactions, chlor-alkali industry etc. Images and annotations to help in understanding. Easy to read. For grade 10 to 12 Chemistry at school.
The decomposition of a substance caused by the passage of an electric
current
ELECTROLYTE
A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten
or dissolved in solution
CATHODE
Reduction occurs Joined to the negative
terminal of the battery
ANODE
Oxidation occurs Joined to the positive
terminal of the battery
Endothermic
Electrolytic cells use an external source of direct current to drive reactions
that are non-spontaneous
reverse CATHODE
c rule reduction
oxidation
ANODE
, Battery
Maintains flow of electrons
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
electrode (anode)
electrode (cathode) for
Positive ions: Negative ions:
Gain electrons y Lose electrons
Reduced Oxidized
Cations Anions
I Electrolyte
Ionic compound molten or
dissolved
ELECTROLYTIC CELLS GALVANIC CELLS
Needs a battery Is the battery
Converts electrical energy to Converts chemical energy to
chemical energy electrical energy
Non-spontaneous reactions Spontaneous reaction
Endothermic Exothermic
Anode = positive Anode = negative
Cathode = negative Cathode = positive
One container Two containers
No salt bridge Has a salt bridge
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