Question

Name the gases and ratio of their volumes liberated at cathode and anode when water is elctrolysed

Answer 1

• The Chemical Formula of Water is $H_2O$

• Water can be broke down by the process of $\bf{Electrolysis}$.

• When broken down, Hydrogen ($H_2$) and Oxygen${O_2}$ gases are liberated.
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• $\bf{Hydrogen}$ is liberated on $\textit{Cathode}$.

• $\bf{Oxygen}$ is liberated on $\textit{Anode}$.
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• They are in a Ratio of $\bf\boxed{2:1}$.

$I.e \: \texttt{2 Atoms of Hydrogen are attached}$
$\texttt{ to 1 Atom of Oxygen. }$