Why does electrolysis only work with ionic compounds?
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the ions are in fixed positions in solid ionic compounds - they cannot move around, so electrolysis does not work in solids. When a molten (melted) ionic compound is electrolysed: the positive ions are discharged at the cathode. the negative ions are discharged at the anode.
the ions are in fixed positions in solid ionic compounds - they cannot move around, so electrolysis does not work in solids. When a molten (melted) ionic compound is electrolysed: the positive ions are discharged at the cathode. the negative ions are discharged at the anode.
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