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The device in which electrolysis of water is carried out.


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  • A container generally made of glass in which electrolysis is carried out is called an electrolytic cell.
  • It is an electrochemical device in which a redox reaction can be carried out in it using electrical energy.
  • In an electrolytic cell, oxidation occurs at the anode, and reduction occurs at the cathode.

Hence, the device in which the electrolysis of water is carried out is called an electrolytic cell.


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