Question

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

Answer 1

• Step 1 :
  Electrolysis of acidulated water is considered to be an example of catalysis because pure water is not a good conductor of electricity but when acid is added it catalyzes the ionization of water and water is dissociated into H⁺ and OH^- ions.
• Step 2 : Reason
• The electrolysis of acidulated water is considered to be an example of catalysis because :
  (i) It initiates the chemical reaction which increases the rate of reaction.
  (ii) The same amount of acid is recovered at the end of the reaction.