Question

What is electrolysis? Describe in brief the electrolysis of water.
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Answer 1

Electrolysis of water is the process by which water is decomposed into oxygen and hydrogen gas, when electric current is passed through it. These ions move to oppositely charged electrodes and liberated as gases at different electrodes.

Answer 2

Explanation:

a way of separating a liquid into its different chemical parts by passing an electric current through it

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