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This process is the thermal decomposition.

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Reduction oxidation reactions. Redox for short.

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It is electrolysis

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Q: What is the process of initiating a chemical reaction by passing an electric current through an electrolytic solution?
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An electrolytic cell is different from a voltaic cell because in an electrolytic cell?

an electric current causes a chemical reaction


What is electrolytic decomposition reaction?

a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions is known as electrolytic decomposition reaction


what do we call the chemical reaction that uses an electrical current to decompose a compound?

electrolytic decomposition reaction.


What do we call chemical reaction that uses an electrical current to decompose a compound?

electrolytic decomposition reaction.


Is electrolysis a chemical?

No, but it is a term related to chemistry. In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of using an electric current to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. Electrolysis is commercially highly important as a stage in the separation ofelements from naturally-occurring sources such as ores using an electrolytic cell.


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It is not possible.


What kind reaction is used for electroplating?

Electrodeposition/electrolysis are the chemical reactions involved in electroplating.


The movement of electrons results in what kind of activity?

A chemical reaction. An electric field gradient ( electric potential)


What type of reaction takes place when electricity is passed through acidified water?

Electric decomposition or electrolytic decomposition takes place (both are the same and mean the same)


How is an electrolytic cell different from a galvanic cell?

Electrons flow in the opposite direction.


What do electric eels do to you when you get shocked?

A chemical reaction in their body causes them to "electricute" people.


Is it a chemical reaction if you switch on an electric cooker and the elements glow red?

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