Chemistry GCSE
Electrolysis
What Electrolysis means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Electrolysis
The breakdown of an ionic compound, molten or in aqueous solution, by the passage of electricity.
Topics that use Electrolysis
- Topic C3: Chemical reactions (OCR GCSE)
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