Question
True or false?During electrolysis positively charged ions move to the positive electrode.
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Answer
False
Explanation
The electrolysis process involves the breaking down of certain types of substances, known as electrolytes, using an electric current. An electrolyte is a compound that conducts an electric current when it is in an aqueous solution or is melted. During electrolysis, the negatively charged ions (anions) move to the positive electrode, anode and loses electrons. These lost electrons are then gained by the positively charged ions (cations) which move towards the negative electrode, cathode, and receive electrons. Therefore, saying positively charged ions move to positive electrode is false.