ubermale
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I posted this in the Chemistry forum, but got no responses so hopefully I can get help here.
For chemistry, we have to answer this question:
Describe the process of electrolysis of water using electron dot diagrams to assist your description.
I know the set up for electrolysis, i.e. battery, wires, cathode, anode, electrolyte, etc. But for this question I can't seem to explain why oxygen is produced at the anode and hydrogen at the cathode. I know it has something to do with reduction and oxidation reactions but I don't fully understand the concept.
P.S. For this question, we are assuming that sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is the electrolyte used.
Any help would be very, very much appreciated.
For chemistry, we have to answer this question:
Describe the process of electrolysis of water using electron dot diagrams to assist your description.
I know the set up for electrolysis, i.e. battery, wires, cathode, anode, electrolyte, etc. But for this question I can't seem to explain why oxygen is produced at the anode and hydrogen at the cathode. I know it has something to do with reduction and oxidation reactions but I don't fully understand the concept.
P.S. For this question, we are assuming that sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is the electrolyte used.
Any help would be very, very much appreciated.