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Explain electrolysis as the breakdown of an ionic compound when it is either molten or dissolved in water, facilitated by an electric current.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryElectrochemistryCore content

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This point belongs to Electrolysis, especially Electrolysis outcomes.
You need to be able to explain electrolysis as the breakdown of an ionic compound when it is either molten or dissolved in water, facilitated by an electric current.
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When an electric current is passed through a solution of sodium chloride, the solution undergoes electrolysis.

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State the products formed at the anode during the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution.
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