Question

What is mean by electrolysis and application of electrolysis?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In chemistry,

electrolysis is a technique that uses the direct current to drive and otherwise non spontaneous chemical reaction. Electrolysis is important as a stage in the separation of elements from the naturally occurring sources such as ores.

Applications :-

1. Production of hydrogen by electrolysis of water.
2. Manufacturing of heavy water.
3. The metals like k, Al, Mg etc. are obtained by the electrolysis for fused electrolytes.
4. non metals like hydrogen, fluorine, chloride, are obtained by electrolysis.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Electrolysis is process where an electrolyte is used to form a circuit.

Explanation:

Electrolysis is used in electroplating.