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Factors Affecting Electrolysis

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What name is given to substances, such as dilute sulphuric acid, which can be decomposed by an electric current ?

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Electrolysis

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Electroplating

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C

Electrophoresis

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Electrolysis
The substance which decompose on passing of electricity through it are called $e l e c t r o l y t e s$ and the process is known as $e l e c t r o l y s i s .$

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