Question #8b65d
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Apr 22, 2017
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Explanation:
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The electrolysis is a process in which electric current is passed through an aqueous solution like sodium chloride ( electrolyte ) .
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On passing electric current , the aqueous solution ( sodium chloride ) gets decomposed ( breaks ) into sodium ion ( cation ) and chloride ion ( anion ) .
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So, the decomposition of electrolyte , when electric current is passed through it , is called as ELECTROLYSIS .
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This process is used in extraction of metals from their ores , refining of metals etc.
