Question

What is meant by electrolysis? Mention its two uses with examples

Answer 1

Electrolysis-Process due to which atoms divide and it may result in deposition of metal on one of the electrodes due to movement of atoms.

Uses-

Electroplating

Electrorefining

Extraction of metals.

Answer 2

A process in which a chemical change, especially decomposition, is brought about by passing an electric current through a solution of electrolytes so that the electrolyte's ions move toward the negative and positive electrodes and react with them.

The two uses if Electrolysis are:-

*Electrolysis is used in the production of many metals namely aluminium, chlorine etc.

*Electrolysis is mainly employed for coating of one metal with another