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Can AC be used for electrolysis?


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The process of electrolysis:

  • No, alternate current cannot be used for electrolysis. The process of electrolysis takes place when the ions move toward opposite electrodes.
  • For electrolysis, the polarity of the electrode is maintained by DC current which supplies continuous current to the electrodes.
  • If AC current is used the polarity of electrodes can continuously, which makes ionization of ions on the electrode difficult.

Thus, DC current is used for electrolysis.


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