What is the difference between thermal dissociation and electrolytic dissociation?
Thermal dissociation | Electrolytic dissociation |
1. It is a breakdown of a chemical compound into its elements by heat energy. | 1. It is a dissociation of an ionic compound into its ions when electricity is passed through the aqueous solution. |
3. It uses heat energy. | 3. It uses electricity. |
4. Example: When ammonium chloride is heated then it dissociates to give ammonia and hydrochloric acid. | 4. Example: When electricity is passed through and aqueous solution of sodium chloride then it dissociates to give sodium cation and chloride anion. |