Question

Why is the electrolysis of acidulated water considered an example of catalysis ?

Answer 1

1. Electrolysis of acidulated water is an example of catalysis since pure water is a poor conductor of electricity.
2. But when acid is added, it catalyzes the ionization of water, resulting in the separation of water into $H^{+}$ and $O{H}^{-}$ions.
3. Pure water is a polar solvent and essentially non-electrolyte.

By adding traces of dilute acid, which dissociates as ions and aids in the dissociation of water into hydrogen and hydroxide ions, it can be electrolytically destroyed.