Question

What will occurs during electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid, which electrolysis in aqueous solution to form hydrogen ions, H⁺, and sulfur IV ions SO₄²⁻ in the presence of H⁺ and OH⁻ ions from the water molecules

At the anode

The anode, positive electrode, attracts the negative OH⁻ and SO₄²⁻ ions where the OH⁻ gives up electrons to form water molecules and oxygen as follows;

4OH⁻ → 2H₂O + O₂ + 4e⁻

At the cathode

The positive H⁺ ions from the water molecules and the acid are attracted to the cathode where they combine with 2 electrons to form hydrogen gas as follows;

2e⁻ + 2H⁺ → H₂ (gas)

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