Electrolysis of Water

What is electrolysis?

• breaking down of a compound using a current

• it is used to make ionic compounds

• making acompoundusing acurrent

What is the name of the positive electrode?

• cathode

• anode

• none of the above

We can use pure water when we conduct electrolysis of water.

• True

• False

What kind of chemical changes happens during the electrolysis of water?

• Liquid to Solid

• Liquid to Gas

• Solid to Liquid

Which type of gas are being produced more in the electrolysis of water?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• None of the above

Answer explanation

H2O -> 2 Hydrogen : 1 oxygen