Question

During electrolysis of acidified water, ______.

Options

• oxygen is evolved at the cathode

• water is formed at the anode

• oxygen is evolved at the anode

• hydrogen is formed at the anode

Answer 1

During electrolysis of acidified water, oxygen is evolved at the anode.

Explanation:

During the electrolysis of acidified water, negatively charged hydroxide ions (OH⁻) move toward the positive electrode (Anode), where they lose electrons and release oxygen gas.