Electrolysis

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Principles of electrolysis

I can describe electrolysis, and explain how it works using scientific terms.

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Electrolysis of molten salts

I can explain why salts can be electrolysed when in their liquid state, and describe the reactions taking place.

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Electrolysis: extracting aluminium

I can explain why electrolysis is required for the extraction of aluminium from its ore and describe the process.

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Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

I can describe the reactions of electrolysis of an aqueous solution, including the tests for identifying the products.

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Electrolysis: brine

I can describe the reactions of electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, including the tests for identifying the products.

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Electrolysis: purifying copper

I can investigate what happens when a solution of copper sulfate is electrolysed with copper electrodes.

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Electrolysis: aqueous solutions practical

I can investigate what happens when aqueous solutions are electrolysed with inert electrodes.

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Half equations: electrolysis

I can write half–equations and balanced ionic equations.

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