Question

On what factor does the amount of product formed at an electrode depend?

Answer 1

The factors affecting the product of electrolysis:

• The electrolytic cell is a cell in which electrical energy is converted to chemical energy or vice versa, it consists of two electrodes and an electrolyte.
• The two electrodes present in the cell are known as cathode and anode.
• A cathode is that electrode where reduction takes place while an anode is that where oxidation takes place.
• The nature of cathode and anode and their reduction potential will affect the amount of product formed from non-spontaneous reactions.
• The nature of the electrolyte (whether it is strong or weak) also affects the amount of product formed at an electrode.
• The amount of product formed at an electrode depends upon the time for which electric current is passed through the reaction mixture.

Therefore, the time for which electric current is passed through non-spontaneous reaction, the nature of the electrolyte, and the reduction potential of an electrode will define how much amount of product is formed at an electrode.