
Electrolysis
Chemical Process
Electrolysis in chemistry involves a current initiating a reaction, not just passing electricity through.
Students learn that electrolysis can produce chlorine from saltwater.
Industrial Use
Electrolysis is often used in industries, like extracting metals or making compounds.
Electrolysis is key in refining aluminum from bauxite ore.
Requires Energy
The process requires an external electric source to occur, unlike spontaneous reactions.
A battery was connected to initiate the electrolysis of the solution.
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