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| − | An [[anode]] is a [[Positive Charge|positively charged]] [[ | + | An [[anode]] is a [[Positive Charge|positively charged]] [[electrode]]. |
===About Anodes=== | ===About Anodes=== | ||
: [[Anode]]s are used during [[electrolysis]] of [[Ionic Compound|ionic compounds]]. | : [[Anode]]s are used during [[electrolysis]] of [[Ionic Compound|ionic compounds]]. | ||
: In [[electrolysis]] [[Negative Ion|negative ions]] are [[attract]]ed to the [[anode]] where they lose [[electron]]s to become [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] [[atom]]s or [[compound]]s. | : In [[electrolysis]] [[Negative Ion|negative ions]] are [[attract]]ed to the [[anode]] where they lose [[electron]]s to become [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] [[atom]]s or [[compound]]s. | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 13 January 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An anode is a positively charged electrode.
About Anodes
- Anodes are used during electrolysis of ionic compounds.
- In electrolysis negative ions are attracted to the anode where they lose electrons to become neutral atoms or compounds.