Electrolysis cells
Below is a brief description of how the electrodes should work. One end will be hooked up to the positive end of the battery while the other to the negative end of the battery.
The electrolytic cell has two (usually inert) electrodes to pass the electric current into the electrolyte. The negative electrode is called the cathode and the positive electrode is called the anode. The inert electrodes are usually made of graphite or platinum wire. The reactions occur at the surface of the electrodes. The power supply is usually symbolized by a short fat line (negative) and a long thin line (positive)
"Electrolytic Cells." Oxidation and Reduction. IsisSoft Interactive, n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2014.
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