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how is electrolysis process used for the production of metals ?

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1. Electrolytes breakdown into cations of metals and anions of counter ions in solution.

2. When electricity is passes during the process of electrolysis, metal ions get reduced to metal by transfer of electrons.

3. Thus, purified metals are obtained which settle at the bottom of the vessel.

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