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
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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