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What Is Electrolysis?

What Is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is the decomposition of an ionic compound by passing an electric current through it. For electrolysis to occur, the ions must be free to move. This can happen when the compound is molten or dissolved in an aqueous solution.

4.3.2 Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /4.3.2 Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.3.2 Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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