Question

What is Electrolysis in Chemistry?

Answer 1

1. Electrolysis is a process in which electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.
2. Example- The breakdown of Water$\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ into Hydrogen and Oxygen with use of electric current .
3. There are two electrodes are used in electrolytic cell Anode(positively charged) and Cathode(negatively charged).
4. This process is commercially useful as it helps in extraction of Metals from their ores.