key term - Electrode

Definition

An electrode is a conductor through which electric current enters or leaves an electrolytic cell or an electrochemical cell.

Related terms

Electrolysis:

The process of using electric current to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.

Rate of electrolysis: The speed at which a non-spontaneous chemical reaction occurs under the influence of electric current.

Surface area: The measure of how much exposed area a solid object has.