Question

Which of the following is/are the applications of electrolytic process?

• A. Corrosion and its prevention
• B. Electroplating
• C. Purification of metals
• D. Electrometallurgy

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Electrometallurgy

Applications of Electrolytic Process

1. Corrosion and its prevention
2. Electroplating
3. Purification of metals
4. Electrometallurgy
5. Preparation of compounds

Corrosion:Deterioration of materials by chemical interaction with their environment.

Electroplating: An application of electrolytic process, for protecting against corrosion and to improve appearance by electroplating of one metal onto another

Purification of metals : Electrolytic cell can be used to transform impure ore to pure metal.

Electrometallurgy : It is used for extraction of alkali and alkaline earth metals and aluminum from their fused salt solutions.

Preparation of compounds : The process of electrolysis is used
in synthesis of a number of non-metals, organic and inorganic compounds.