1. Anode: The electrode where oxidation occurs, releasing electrons into the external circuit.
2. Cathode: The electrode where reduction occurs, accepting electrons from the external circuit.
3. Electrolyte: A conductive solution or molten salt that allows ions to move between the anode and cathode.
4. External circuit: The pathway through which electrons flow from the anode to the cathode, completing the circuit.
5. Power source: A source of electrical energy, such as a battery or generator, that drives the flow of electrons in the external circuit.
6. Salt bridge: A device that allows for the flow of ions between the two half-cells, maintaining electrical neutrality in the overall cell.
7. Cell potential: The measure of the electromotive force that drives the flow of electrons in the cell.
8. Product: The substance produced at each electrode as a result of the redox reactions occurring in the cell.
What are components of electrolytic cells
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