Atoms and Ions Basic Chemistry
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Chemistry
ATOMS AND IONS
Atoms
Atoms are the basic unit of chemistry. They consist of 3 smaller things:
Protons - these are positively charged (+)
Electrons - these are negatively charged (-)
Neutrons - these have no charge
These 3 smaller particles are arranged in a particular way. In the center is the Nucleus where you find the positive Protons and neutral Neutrons.
Electrolysis
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Electrochemistry
The use of electric current to stimulate a non-spontaneous reaction. Electrolysis can be used to separate a substance into its original components/elements and it was through this process that a number of elements have been discovered and are still produced in today's industry. In Electrolysis, an electric current it sent through an electrolyte and into solution in order to stimulate the flow of ions necessary to run an otherwise non-spontaneous reaction. Processes involving electrolysis include: electro-refining, electro-synthesis, and the chloro-alkali process.
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