Question

In the process of electrolysis, current can flow through a liquid because A. water molecules become negatively charged. B. hydrogen is electrically neutralized in the solution. C. negative ions are attracted to the anode. D. cations of the electrolyte accumulate at the positive electrodes.

Answer 1

B. Hydrogen is electrically neutralized in the solution. Hydrogen is a chemical element with symbol H and atomic number 1. With a standard atomic weight of circa 1.008, hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table.

Answer 2

The correct answer is

C. Negative ions are attracted to the anode.