Why water is Acidified before electrolysis
Explain why water is Acidified before electrolysis.(6 marks)
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Water is acidified before electrolysis to enhance its conductivity; Pure water (H₂O) is a poor conductor of electricity because it only ionizes to a very small extent, producing a low concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻); This limited ionization makes the electrolysis process inefficient, as it requires...
