During the electrolysis of acidified water which of the following takes place?
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During electrolysis of acidified water, the ions in the water enhance the water’s electrical conductivity to a great extent. As a result, the water starts decomposing rapidly. Moreover, the acid generates H+ ions and OH- ions, with hydrogen getting formed at the cathode on reaction of H+ ions.
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Electrolysis is the process of decomposing the compound into its constituents elements by supplying electricity.
Here acidifed water means water is added with few drops of Sulphuric acid to make water a better electrolyte .
Reactions that occur during electrolysis of acidifed water are:
1 At cathode hydrogen gas is released.
H+ ions are attracted towards cathode electrode and convert as hydrogen gas.
2H+ + 2e ---> H2 gas.
2. At Anode, oxygen gas is evolved.
overall reaction:.
electricity
2H20 ------------------->2H2 + O2
Here acidifed water means water is added with few drops of Sulphuric acid to make water a better electrolyte .
Reactions that occur during electrolysis of acidifed water are:
1 At cathode hydrogen gas is released.
H+ ions are attracted towards cathode electrode and convert as hydrogen gas.
2H+ + 2e ---> H2 gas.
2. At Anode, oxygen gas is evolved.
overall reaction:.
electricity
2H20 ------------------->2H2 + O2
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