Question

Why is the electrolysis of sulphuric acid important ?

Answer 1

Answer:

sulphuric acid is mixed water to introduce ions in it so the conductance of the water increases which make the reaction faster. However it does not affect the chemical composition of the reactant or products, it only increases the speed of the reaction. Thus it is playing the role of a catalyst.

Answer 2

In the electrolysis of acidified water. Acidified water is used for two reasons. Firstly, the ions provided by the acid greatly increase the electrical conductivity of the water, and this allows the decomposition of water to occur at a much increased rate.