In this deck, you'll learn about electrolysis, a process that uses electricity to break down chemical compounds. We'll cover the essential equipment and terminology, predict what products are made, and for Higher Tier students, we'll look at the specific reactions happening at each electrode.

For electrolysis to happen, we need a few key things. First, we need a substance to break down. This is called the electrolyte. The electrolyte must be an ionic compound that is either molten or dissolved in water, so its ions are free to move. Then, we need two conducting rods, called electrodes, which are placed into the electrolyte and connected to a power supply.