Question

What ions result when water is split?

Answer 1

Hydrogen ions (`H^+`) and Hydroxyl ions (`OH^-`).

Explanation:

When water is split, using an electrolyte and electrodes, initially Hydrogen ions (`H^+`) or protons and Hydroxyl ions (`OH^-`) are produced.

These gravitate to the respective electrodes where `H_2` and `O_2` molecules (gas) are formed.