When graphite electrodes are dipped in pure water what happens is current flows
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Graphite is unique in that it has properties of both a metal and a non-metal. It is flexible but not elastic, has a high thermal and electrical conductivity, and is highly refractory and chemically inert.
The core of pencils is a mixture of graphite and clay. Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
I once used both carbon rods from dry cells in the electrolysis of copper sulfate solution. I was able to plate the negative electrode with copper metal. When I reversed the battery terminals, the copper metal is always appearing at the cathode.
Using graphite in the electrolysis of water will also work fine. The hydrogen gases will be seen evolving in the cathode and the oxygen gases will be seen evolving in the anode.
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