(a)
Interpretation:
The half-cell reaction at the cathode and anode in the
Concept introduction:
In the electrolytic solution, if two ions are attracted towards the particular electrode then the ion that has a lower discharge potential will discharge at that electrode.
The substances that have a higher standard reduction potential will undergo standard reduction at the cathode while the substances that have a higher standard oxidation potential will undergo oxidation at the anode.
The electrolysis can be defined as the process in which the substance is decomposed into its component in the presence of the
(b)
Interpretation:
The half-cell reaction at the cathode and anode in the electrolysis of the aqueous solution of
Concept introduction:
In the electrolytic solution, if two ions are attracted towards the electrode then the ion that has a lower discharge potential will discharge at that electrode.
The substances that have a higher standard reduction potential will under standard reduction potential at the cathode while the substances that have a higher standard oxidation potential will undergo oxidation at the anode.
The electrolysis can be defined as the process in which the substance is decomposed into its component in the presence of the electric current.
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