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Jaylon Conrad
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26 October, 16:32
Why is acid added to water during eletrolysis
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Devin Villanueva
26 October, 16:37
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Pure water is a non conductor of electricity and dilute acids in their aqueous solutions form free ions, which conducts electricity. Thus when we need to electrolyse water, a dilute acid is added to increase its conductivity.
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