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:
Bonds between hydrogen and oxygen are broken.
