Describe two uses of electrolysis.

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Electrolysis is the production of a chemical reaction by passing an electric current to liquid containing ions. The two uses of electrolysis are :
(a). Used in the industry in the production of many metals such as aluminium and magnesium.
(b). Used in the removal of impurities from metals such as gold and silver through a process known as electrorefining.

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