Question

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

Answer 1

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Electrolysis is used in industry for the production of many metals and non-metals (e.g., aluminium, magnesium, chlorine, and fluorine). Electrolysis is commonly employed for coating one metal with another. The method of coating one metal with another using an electric current is called electroplating.

Answer 2

Electrolysis of water is the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen due to the passage of electric current.