Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
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Why melting matters

Why melting matters

Labelled electrolysis cell for molten lead bromide showing cathode, anode, ion movement, and products lead and bromine gas

Electrolysis is the breakdown of an ionic compound using electricity. It only works when the ions can move, so an ionic compound must be molten or dissolved before it can conduct.

Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Lesson

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