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When an electric current is passed in an electrolytic cell, how can we make out that electrolysis is taking place?

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We can say that electrolysis is taking place if we observe:

a. Formation of bubbles at the cathode indicating that gases are being produced (or)
b. Deposition of metal on the electrodes (or)
c. Colour change of the electrolyte.

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