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When salt water is subjected to an electric current, electrolysis occurs, leading to the decomposition of water (H₂O) into hydrogen gas (H₂) and oxygen gas (O₂). The salt (typically sodium chloride, NaCl) dissociates into its ions, allowing the current to flow. At the electrodes, chlorine gas (Cl₂) is also produced at the anode. The resulting solution may become more concentrated in certain ions, altering its chemical composition.

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