Chemistry GCSE
Charge flow in circuits
What Charge flow in circuits means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Charge flow in circuits
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The movement of ions through the electrolyte allows charge to flow and completes the circuit.
Topics that use Charge flow in circuits
- The process of electrolysis (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anode
- Cathode
- Electrode processes
- Electrolysis
- Electrolysis and direct current
- Electrolyte
- Ion migration in electrolytes
- Non-electrolyte
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