We have learnt that ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten or aqueous. When an electric current passes through such compounds, the compounds are decomposed in a chemical reaction. This is known as electrolysis. The ionic compound is called an electrolyte. In this lesson, we will learn about the electrolysis of Molten ionic compounds Aqueous ionic compounds ( Introduction ) ( Introduction )( Molten electrolyte )( Aqueous electrolyte )( Summary )  ( Worksheet ) ( Exit )

Let us look at the electrolysis of dilute hydrochloric acid. The experimental setup is shown below. test-tubes carbon electrodes dilute hydrochloric acid to battery - + ( Introduction ) ( Aqueous electrolyte ) ( Aqueous electrolyte )( Summary )( Molten electrolyte )  ( Worksheet ) ( Exit )

The electrolysis of dilute hydrochloric acid is will result in the production of hydrogen gas and oxygen at the cathode and anode respectively. dilute hydrochloric acid oxygen carbon electrodes - + hydrogen ( Introduction )( Molten electrolyte ) ( Aqueous electrolyte ) ( Aqueous electrolyte )( Summary )  ( Worksheet ) ( Exit )