Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Product formed refers to the substances that are produced as a result of a chemical reaction, particularly during electrolysis. These products can be elements, ions, or compounds.
A cation is a positively charged ion formed by losing electrons during electrolysis or other chemical reactions.
Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis: Faraday's laws describe the relationship between the amount of substance produced at an electrode during electrolysis and the quantity of electricity passed through the circuit.