Describe the electrolysis of water.

      

Describe the electrolysis of water.

  

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sharon
Pure water does not conduct electricity. For this reason 2 or 3 mL of dilute sulphuric acid or
dilute sodium sulphate solution is added to the water in the electrolysis cell.
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Connect the cell to the DC supply and watch for bubbles of gas at both electrodes. If none
appear, add a little more acid or sodium sulphate solution. After 5 to 10 minutes there
should be enough hydrogen and oxygen gas for testing. Predict at which electrode each gas
will appear.
sharon kalunda answered the question on April 12, 2019 at 08:28


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