Are the changes produced by electrolysis chemical or physical in nature?

1 Answer
May 20, 2018

Chemical.

Explanation:

By definition, electrolysis is the use of an electric current to cause a chemical reaction which wouldn't otherwise happen.

In a chemical change, bonds are either broken or formed.

Electrolysis is a chemical change because, in the process of electrolysis, bonds are broken or formed.

For example, let's consider the electrolysis of water:

Wikipedia

Bonds between hydrogen and oxygen are broken.