Unit 12 conduction in liquids and gases

What is the most important factor in the ionization of a gas?

Electron impact

Conduction in a Liquid depends on the movement of

Ions

What is a negative ion? Positive ion?

Negative ions are atoms that gained extra electrons. Positive ions are atoms that are electrons deficient

What is the negative/ positive terminal of a power source called?

Negative terminal is Calle the cathode and the positive terminal is called the anode

What is electrolysis?

Refers to the process of separating elements electrically

Name 3basic substances that can be used to produce ionization in a liquid ?

Salts acids and alkalies

2 factor that determine the speed an electron attains inside a gas environment ?

Speed is proportional to the applied voltage and the distance it travels before stricken a gas molecule

What is ionization potential ?

The amount of Voltage or potential an electron must possess to cause ionization

What determines the thickness of the coating during an electroplating process?

The length in time the process is permitted to continue

What determines the density of the molecules in a gas environment

The pressure inside the tube

What determines the color of light emitted by a gas filled tube?

Type of gas

What is an electrolyte?

electrolytes are ions, which can conduct electric current through a solution