Electrochemistry- Term 1, Year 12

Question	Answer
Define: Salt Bridge	A U-shaped tube that contains a gel permeated with a solution of an inert electrolyte to allow the migration of ions.
Define: Cathode	The electrode where reduction takes place.
Define: Anode	The electrode where oxidation takes place.
Define: Electrolyte	A substance which in solution or molten conducts electricity.
Define: Electricity	The flow of electrons.
Define: Galvanic Cell/Voltaic Cell	A device in which a chemical reaction occurs in such a way as to produce electricity.
Define: Oxidation	The loss of electrons.
Define: Reduction	The gain of electrons.
Define: Reducing agent	The substance which is oxidised, and therefore reduces another substance.
Define: Oxidising Agent	The substance which is reduced, and therefore oxidises another substance.
What are the 3 reactions which take place in rusting?	Image: Eq (image/jpg)

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