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26 October, 16:32

Why is acid added to water during eletrolysis

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  1. 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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