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Electrolysis

usgb/ɪˌlekˈtrɑːləsɪs/Volume
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Chemical Process

Electrolysis in chemistry involves a current initiating a reaction, not just passing electricity through.

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Students learn that electrolysis can produce chlorine from saltwater.
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Industrial Use

Electrolysis is often used in industries, like extracting metals or making compounds.

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Electrolysis is key in refining aluminum from bauxite ore.
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Requires Energy

The process requires an external electric source to occur, unlike spontaneous reactions.

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A battery was connected to initiate the electrolysis of the solution.
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