0
Salt makes the water more conductive, and help the process along, but also can release some toxic gas. Another alterative is baking soda, which does the same thing, but dosent release the toxic gas.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What chemical properties do the products of electrolysis have that are produced by the decomposition of water?
They don't have any properties!
What is the second best electrode material for the electrolysis of water?
Stainless steel
What are the disadvantages of using salt water to conduct electricity?
electrolysis of water could ensue, blocking conductivity
Are electrolysis reactions thermodynamically spontaneous?
yes
Which energy converts to which energy in electrolysis?
In electrolysis Electrical energy is used for changing thestate of Chemical / Metal structure. Usually during this process heat energy is released as by product.
What chemical properties do the products of electrolysis have that are produced by the decomposition of water?
They don't have any properties!
Who discover the electrolysis of water?
William Nicholson and Anthony Carlisle discovered the electrolysis of water in May 1800
How do you get hydrogen from water?
Electrolysis of water gives off Hydrogen at the cathode (-ve chrged terminal).
How do you get oxygen out of water?
By electrolysis
What can you get from water?
Electrolysis of water produce hydrogen.
During water electrolysis does the water have to be warm?
No
How to separate hydrogen in water?
By the electrolysis of water.
When a substance is decomposed by an electric current what type of reaction does it have?
This is electrolysis of a molten compound.
What is used as the anode in sodium chloride electrolysis?
For example titanium (electrolysis in water solution).
The decomposition of water can be brought about by?
electrolysis
What is the reaction equation of electrolysis of water with copper electrodes?
The electrolysis of water produces oxygen and hydrogen gas. 2H2O --> 2H2 + O2
What is the name of a process by which water is broken down into hydrogen and oxygen?
It's an example of electrolysis. Not unwanted hair removal, but that does use the same process. Electrolysis is the process of breaking down compounds by running an electric current through them.
