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Elektrolyysiym is a Finnish term referring to the process of electrolysis. Electrolysis is a technique that uses a direct electric current (DC) to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. In the context of chemistry and industry, it involves passing an electric current through a substance, called an electrolyte, which is typically an ionic compound dissolved in a solvent or molten. This current causes decomposition of the electrolyte.

The fundamental components of an electrolytic cell include an electrolyte, two electrodes (an anode and a cathode), and a DC power source. The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs, meaning it loses electrons. The cathode is the electrode where reduction occurs, meaning it gains electrons. The electrolyte contains ions that can move and conduct electricity. When the DC power source is connected, positively charged ions (cations) in the electrolyte migrate towards the negatively charged cathode, and negatively charged ions (anions) migrate towards the positively charged anode.

At the cathode, cations accept electrons and are reduced. At the anode, anions lose electrons and are oxidized. This process is utilized in various applications, including the production of aluminum, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide, as well as in electroplating and refining metals. The efficiency and outcome of electrolysis depend on factors such as the nature of the electrolyte, the electrode materials, and the applied voltage.