What can you do to seperate compounds?
Why do you think it needs a lot of energy to seperate compounds?
Electrolysis is a process that uses electricity to split substances into smaller parts. Electroplating is a process used to coat one material with a thin layer of another material, usually a metal. These two processes are used in many industries, including electronics, engineering, and jewelry-making.
Electrolysis and Electroplating
We can separate compounds by passing electricity through them. This is called Electrolysis.
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Electrolysis and electroplating can be used to make jewelry because it deposits a thin layer of metal onto the surface of an object. Electrolysis is also used to make batteries that are rechargeable. Electrolysis can be used to purify metals, such as aluminum and copper, by removing impurities from the metal.
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Work together in pairs: What are the two products of the electrolysis of water
What is the purpose of electrolysis?
- To produce a chemical reaction
- To seperate a chemical compound
- To cause corrosion
- To create a current
What is the purpose of electroplating?
- To purify a metal
- To coat a surface with a thin layer of metal
- To cause corrosion
- To produce a chemical reaction
What type of materials are used in the process of electrolysis?
- Aqueous solutions
- Metals
- Ions
- Gases
What type of materials are used in the process of electroplating?
- Aqueous solutions
- Metals
- Ions
- Gases
Draw one thing you have learned from today's lesson.