in which electrolyte equal volumes of gases are relied at anode cathode during electrolysis
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Explanation:
Electrolysis of water is its decomposition to give hydrogen and oxygen gases due to the passage of an electric current.
2H2O + electrical energy (+ heat energy) --> O2 + 2H2
Anode pH 0 2 H2O -> O2 + 4H+ + 4e- E° = +1.229 V
Anode pH 14 4 OH- -> O2 +H2O + 4e- E° = +0.401 V
Cathode pH 0 4 H+ + 4e- -> 2H2 E° = 0.0 V
pH 14 4 H2O + 4e- -> 2H2 +4OH- E° = -0.828 V
With the correct electrodes and correct electrolyte, such as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), Hydrogen and Oxygen gases will stream from the oppositely charged electrodes. Oxygen will collect at the positively charged electrode (anode) and Hydrogen will collect at the negatively charged electrode (cathode)...