Electrochemistry

5. Describes an electrode that does not react during electrolysis, such as platinum
7. The electrode at which oxidation occurs
8. The process of decomposing a compound using electrical energy
9. The component in a voltaic cell that allows ion migration while keeping solutions electrically neutral
10. A charged species formed when an atom gains or loses electrons
12. A device consisting of two or more electrochemical cells connected together
13. A reaction involving both oxidation and reduction processes

1. Term for what happens when an ion gains or loses electrons at an electrode
2. The extra voltage required beyond the theoretical value to cause electrolysis at an electrode
3. Device used to measure electrical potential difference
4. Subatomic particle involved in redox reactions
6. The electrode at which reduction occurs
8. The compound that conducts electricity due to the presence of mobile ions when molten or dissolved
11. Last name of the scientist who formulated laws of electrolysis