In this lesson on Electrolytic Cells, which is part of Unit 3 Area of Study 2 for VCE Chemistry, you will learn about:
- electrolysis of molten liquids and aqueous solutions using different electrodes
- the general operating principles of commercial electrolytic cells, including basic structural features and selection of suitable electrolyte and electrode materials to obtain desired products
- the comparison of an electrolytic cell with a galvanic cell with reference to the energy transformations involved and basic structural features and processes
Electrolytic vs Galvanic Cells
This video will go through the difference between these types of cells.
This video will provide another explanation on these types of cells.
Electrolysis of Water
This video will go through the electrolysis of water.
Applications
This video will go through electroplating.
This video will go through purifying reactions.
This video goes through the electrolysis of molten compounds.
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