Question

Some examples for electrolytic decomposition reaction.

Answer 1

1. 1. -Ans: Electrolytic decomposition:
      Decomposition of any molecule by using electricity is termed electrolytic decomposition.
      
   2. Uses:
      There are certain compounds that dissociate at higher temperatures for such molecules by using electricity will dissociate easily.
   3. Example: NaCl molecule will dissociate at higher temperatures, but on electrolysis, it will decompose easily.
      Using electricity non-spontaneous reactions can also take place easily.
   4. Example: Water cannot be dissociated easily by supplying but when electricity it can be dissociated into its elements.
      

      $2H_{2}O\underrightarrow{Electricity}2H_2+O_2$

      $2NaCl\underrightarrow{electricity}2NaOH+H_2+{Cl}_2$

   
   

   This process is named as Chlor alkali process as well.