The breakdown of a chemical compound using electricity is known as
(a) distillation.
(b) electroplating.
(c) electroplating.
(d) conduction.

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(b) electrolysis

The breaking down of a chemical compound using electricity is known as electrolysis.

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The breakdown of a chemical compound using electricity is known as (a) distillation. (b) electroplating. (c) electroplating. (d) conduction.

(b) electrolysis The breaking down of a chemical compound using electricity is known as electrolysis.

The breakdown of a chemical compound using electricity is known as
(a) distillation.
(b) electroplating.
(c) electroplating.
(d) conduction.

(b) electrolysis

The breaking down of a chemical compound using electricity is known as electrolysis.