Question

When a chemical in a solution form or in a fused state breaks into simple elements by the passage of electric current, the process is called ___________.

Answer 1

Electrolysis

• “When an electric current is passed through a solution of ionic substances, it breaks them into simple elements. This process is called electrolysis.”
• This method is extremely useful in metallurgical processes.
• Different metals and non-metals can be produced by this method.

Hence, when a chemical in a solution form or in a fused state breaks into simple elements by the passage of electric current, the process is called electrolysis.