This memory aid covers Memory Aids within Electrolysis of Molten Compounds for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Electrolysis of Molten Compounds in Electrolysis for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 0 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 10 of 13 in this topic. Use it for quick recall, then test yourself straight afterwards so the memory aid becomes usable in an answer.
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Section 10 of 13
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🧠 Memory Aids
CATions go to the CAThode, ANions go to the ANode
Both "CATion" and "CAThode" start with "CAT". Both "ANion" and "ANode" start with "AN". This makes it easy to remember which ion goes where.
OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons), Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)
At the Anode = Oxidation (A and O are both vowels!)
At the Cathode = Reduction (both contain the letter C!)
For predicting molten products: "Metal at the Minus, Non-metal at the Plus" — cathode is negative (minus) → metal; anode is positive (plus) → non-metal.