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Hcl is same as water Hcl=>H+ + cl- Chlorine evolution on anode and H2 evolution on cathode at same potential range of water elctrolysis.

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Because the reaction is catalyzed by acids

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Because the dissociated ions in the solutions form separated positive and negative charges which conduct electricity across the solution.

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Q: Why the solution used in electrolysis is called electrolyte?
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What substance is left in the solution after electrolysis?

assuming u mean electrolysis of water, it would be whatever electrolyte u used( NaOH, NaCl, NaCO3) whatever. it is not consumed in the reaction as it is only a catalist


Why isn't iron used as the electrodes in electrolysis?

Iron oxidizes too easily to be used in electrolysis.


What is used as the anode in sodium chloride electrolysis?

For example titanium (electrolysis in water solution).


Is electrolysis a mixture?

Electrolysis IS NOT A MIXTURE. It is a process by which electricity is used to 'lyse' or split molecules into components. Electrolyte is a mixture used to rehydrate a person.It is a balanced mixture of various salts.


Why do you use molten NaCl in electrolysis instead of an aqueous solution of NaCl?

Molten salt electrolysis is used to obtain sodium and chlorine. Electrolysis of the water solution is used to obtain sodium hydroxide and hydrogen.


What are electrolysis and what could they be used for?

Electrolysis is laser hair removal. The person who does this is called an electrolysist.


What salts are used in saltbridge and why?

Water solution of sodium chloride is an electrolyte.


What electrolyte is used in a lead storage battery?

The electrolyte in a lead storage battery is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.


Can solid sodium chloride be used as an electrolyte in a cell?

Only in solution or melted.


Why ac current is used in conductometric titration?

Because if DC is used, solution undergoes electrolysis and the products of electrolysis set up a back emf which opposes the flow of current -s


What acid is used as an electrolyte?

Sulfuric acid is the most commonly used electrolyte - also called battery acid.


What impact did Michael Faraday to the world?

He created the technique and apparatus used for electrolysis. And he coined the terms anode, cathode, cation, anion, electrode and electrolyte. YOUR WELCOME!