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A form of non-metal which is used for making an electrode in electrolytic cells is:
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The correct option is A graphite
Electrodes have to be able to resist this corrosion if electrolysis is to continue over a period of time. Metals like platinum can be used as electrodes but they are quite expensive. As graphite conducts electricity and is resistant to corrosion it is used to make electrodes for electrolysis.
Electrodes have to be able to resist this corrosion if electrolysis is to continue over a period of time. Metals like platinum can be used as electrodes but they are quite expensive. As graphite conducts electricity and is resistant to corrosion it is used to make electrodes for electrolysis.
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