Question

When an external current is used to induce a non-spontaneous redox reaction, the process is called ________.

• A. neutralization
• B. hydrolysis
  
• C. electrolysis
• D. esterification
  
• E. galvanization

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

electrolysis

When an external current is used to induce a non-spontaneous redox reaction, the process is called electrolysis. In the process electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.
For example, the electrolysis of water is the decomposition of water $\left(H_{2}O\right)$ into oxygen $\left(O_2\right)$ and hydrogen gas $\left(H_2\right)$ due to an electric current being passed through the water.