When electric current is passed through acidulated water, the hydrogen and oxygen gases separate. Which electrode do the hydrogen ions move to and why
1. As we know,the hydrogen ions H+ are positive in nature.
2. Thus they are attracted by the negative end of the electrode i.,e anode as it is negatively charges and undergoes the following reaction :
2 H+ + 2e- H2
2. Thus they are attracted by the negative end of the electrode i.,e anode as it is negatively charges and undergoes the following reaction :
2 H+ + 2e- H2