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16 Cards in this Set
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ION |
Charged atom |
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Positive Ion |
Have a deficiency of electrons |
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Negative Ion |
Atoms have gained extra electrons |
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Electrolyte |
Solutions that promote conduction (electric current) |
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Acids that promote conduction in a liquid |
Sulfuric acid ( lead acid batteries) Copper sulfate ( used in electroplating process) Cuprous cyanide ( also used in electroplating) |
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Electroplating |
Process of plating one metal onto another metal/plastic. Process of depositing atoms( ions) of one type of metal on another. |
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Cathode |
Objects to be plated must be connected to the negative electrode/terminal(cathode) |
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Anode |
Plating material must be connected to the positive electrode/terminal (anode) |
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Electrolysis |
Process of decomposing a solution by passing an electric current through it ( chemical change) |
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Ionization Potential |
The amount of voltage or potential that must be applied to cause ionization of a gas. |
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Electron Impact |
The collision that occurs when an electron strikes another electron or object. |
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Metallic Salt |
When magnesium is heated in the presence of chlorine gas, a magnesium atom combines with two chlorine atoms to form metallic salt. |
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Copper Sulfate |
Is used in copper electroplating process |
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Conduction in a liquid depends on the movement of ___________ |
Charged atoms |
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Three basic substances that can be used to produce ionization in a liquid |
Acid, alkali, metallic salt |
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Most important factor in the ionization of a gas |
Electron impact |
