Acidified water is electrolysed by using carbon electrodes. What is produced at :
(a) positive carbon electrode?
(b) negative carbon electrode?

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(a) $O_{2}^{-}$ ions are oxidized at the positive electrode during electrolysis of acidified water using carbon electrodes.
(b) Hydrogen bubbles are formed at the cathode (negative carbon electrode).

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Acidified water is electrolysed by using carbon electrodes. What is produced at : (a) positive carbon electrode? (b) negative carbon electrode?

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(a) positive carbon electrode?
(b) negative carbon electrode?

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(b) Hydrogen bubbles are formed at the cathode (negative carbon electrode).