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Electrolytes are substances that conduct [[Electricity|electricity]] when they are dissolved in a [[Solvent|solvent]]. | Electrolytes are substances that conduct [[Electricity|electricity]] when they are dissolved in a [[Solvent|solvent]]. | ||
Electrolysis experiments are frequently done, in which an [[Anode|anode]] | Electrolysis experiments are frequently done, in which an [[Anode|anode]] (positive) and [[Cathode|cathode]] (negative) are played into the electrolyte. | ||
The [[Negative ion|negative ions]] called [[Anions|anions]] move towards the [[Anode|anode]] which is positively charged and the [[Positive ion|positive ions]] called [[Cations|cations]] move towards the [[Cathode|cathode]] which is negatively charged. | The [[Negative ion|negative ions]] called [[Anions|anions]] move towards the [[Anode|anode]] which is positively charged and the [[Positive ion|positive ions]] called [[Cations|cations]] move towards the [[Cathode|cathode]] which is negatively charged. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 29 November 2017
Electrolytes are substances that conduct electricity when they are dissolved in a solvent.
Electrolysis experiments are frequently done, in which an anode (positive) and cathode (negative) are played into the electrolyte.
The negative ions called anions move towards the anode which is positively charged and the positive ions called cations move towards the cathode which is negatively charged.