Question

On electrolysis, water splits into

• A. Positively charged hydrogen ions and negatively charged oxygen ions
• B. Negatively charged hydrogen ions and Positively charged oxygen ions
• C. Hydrogen and oxygen atoms positive and negative charges respectively
• D. Hydrogen and oxygen atoms negative and positive charges respectively

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Positively charged hydrogen ions and negatively charged oxygen ions

Correct option is A: Positively charged hydrogen ions and negatively charged oxygen ions

Explanation:

1. Water electrolysis is the process of utilizing electricity to break down water into oxygen and hydrogen gas.
2. The oxidation-reduction reaction that happens when a voltage is given to water is known as electrolysis.
3. A reduction reaction happens at the cathode (-) to produce hydrogen, while an oxidation reaction occurs at the anode (+) to produce oxygen in this process.

Hence, option A is correct