state two factors on which electroles depends
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Explanation:
Factors Affecting Products of Electrolysis are as follows:
1. Products of electrolysis depend on the material being electrolyzed. In other words, the nature of electrolyte governs the process of electrolysis. The process is fast for a strong electrolyte whereas for weak electrolyte an extra potential better known as overpotential is required. Products of electrolysis depend on upon the value of this overpotential too.
2. Products of electrolysis depend on the nature of electrodes too. That is, in the case of the inert electrode (say gold, platinum), it doesnt participate in the reaction whereas if the electrode used is reactive in nature it takes part in the reaction.
3. Various oxidising and reducing species present in the electrolytic cell do affect the products of electrolysis.
4. The products of electrolysis depend on standard electrode potentials of the different oxidizing and reducing species present in the electrolytic cell.
5. In case of multiple reactions, product of electrolysis depends on the standard electrode potential of various reactions taking place. Out of the multiple reduction reactions taking place, the reduction reaction which has highest value of standard electrode potential takes place at cathode. Similarly, out of the multiple oxidation reactions, the oxidation reaction which has the lowest value of standard electrode potential takes place at anode.
Answer:
Factors Affecting Products of Electrolysis are as follows:
Products of electrolysis depend on the material being electrolyzed. ...
Products of electrolysis depend on the nature of electrodes too. ...
Various oxidising and reducing species present in the electrolytic cell do affect the products of electrolysis.