Good morning Experts,

From my 10th standard, the electrolysis has always been a topic of struggle for me, Till today I am unable to understand it from the textbook matter?
 

Please kindly help me and explain the electrolysis in very easy word, so that in future i won't face any issue.
Please no links, easy words considering me as a nursery clas child

Dear student ,

Electrolysis is the process by which a chemical compound in fused state or in aqueous solution undergoes a chemical change on the passage of current.

Characteristics of electrolysis

·  On passing the electric current, cations migrate towards cathode while the anions migrate towards anode.

·  The number of electrons accepted by an anode is equal to the number of electrons donated by cathode.

·  The preferential discharge of ions depends upon their position in electrochemical series and the concentration of ions.

·  Neutral atoms of metals and hydrogen are liberated at cathode. Therefore, they are called electropositive elements. Neutral atoms of non-metals are liberated at anode. Therefore, they are called electronegative elements.

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