Electrolysis: Breaking down an ionic substance by electricity
Electrodes: The conducting rods in an electrolysis cell. One is positive, the other is negative
Electrolyte: A liquid containg free ions that is broken down using electrolysis. A solid must be melted or dissolved in water to become an electrolyte so that the ions are free to move to the electrons
Anode: Positive electrode
Cathode: Negative electrode
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Ions are reduced at the cathode
Ions are oxidised at the anode
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