Question

To carry out electrolysis of water a few drops of sulphuric acid are added to the water

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulphuric acid is added to water to increase the conductivity of water.the acid added can ionize the H+ions in the water to conducted electicity fast.pure water is not a good conductor of electricity some acids are used to make them conduct more electricity.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Water is a poor conductor of electrcity. Addition of a few drops of sulphuric acid (H2SO4) makes water conducting in nature because the acid ionises in water to release H+ ions and HSO-4 ions.