Question

Give reasons as to why - the electrolysis of acidulated water is considered to be an example of catalysis.

Give reason:

The electrolysis of acidulated water is considered to be an example of catalysis.

Answer 1

Dilute sulphuric acid catalyses dissociation, so electrolysis of acidified water is considered an example of catalysis.

Answer 2

Because of two reasons:

1. It initiates the chemical reaction which increases the rate of reaction.
2. Second, the same amount of acid is recovered at the end of the reaction.