Question

Explain electrolysis ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Electrolysis is defined as a process of decomposing ionic compounds into their elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid form. The cations are reduced at cathode and anions are oxidized at the anode.

For example, acidified or salt-containing water can be decomposed by passing electric current to their original elements hydrogen and oxygen. Molten sodium chloride can be decomposed to sodium and chlorine atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Electrolysis, process by which electric current is passed through a substance to effect a chemical change.