Why did acid is added to water during electrolysis of water?
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Acid is added to water during electrolysis to increase the rate of reaction.
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Acids dissociate to produce ions which in turn increase conductivity. ... Adding an acid makes the water conduct electricity. Assuming that distilled water is being in the experiment, which is a non conductor of electricity we need to make the water conduct electricity for electrolysis to occur. Hence the acid is added
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