Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give reasons for the following:
A direct current instead of alternating current should be used in electrolysis.
Give Reasons
Advertisements
Solution
Direct current flows in one direction, allowing the electrodes to maintain fixed polarity. One electrode is always the anode (+) (where oxidation occurs), and the other is always the cathode (−) (where reduction occurs).
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
