In electrolysis, electrons move between two metal strips called ________________.
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Electrodes
In electrolysis, the two metal strips or electrodes are called the anode and the cathode.
To remember which strip is which, you can use the mnemonic "AN OX" to represent the anode (where oxidation occurs) and "RED CAT" to represent the cathode (where reduction occurs).
- Anode: Oxidation
- Cathode: Reduction
During electrolysis, an electric current is passed through an electrolyte solution, causing the movement of ions. The positively charged ions migrate towards the cathode, while the negatively charged ions migrate towards the anode. At the electrodes, these ions undergo chemical reactions.
So, in summary, during electrolysis, electrons move between the anode and the cathode.