Combined Science GCSE
Electrolysis of molten compounds
What Electrolysis of molten compounds means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A direct electrical current is passed through a molten compound, causing positive metal ions to move to the cathode and negative non-metal ions to the anode.
Topics that use Electrolysis of molten compounds
- Using electrolysis to extract metals (AQA GCSE)
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