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Electrolysis is the decomposition of a compound brought about by passing:

Answer: an electric current.

  • A direct strong heating
  • B an electric current
  • C a beam of bright light
  • D loud sound waves

Correct answer: B. an electric current

Explanation: In electrolysis, an electric current drives an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical decomposition.

ZnSO4 solutionCuSO4 solutionZnCuAnode (-)Cathode (+)oxidationreductionVSalt bridgee- flow

In a Daniell cell, electrons flow externally from the zinc anode (oxidation) through the voltmeter to the copper cathode (reduction), while the salt bridge completes the circuit.

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Explore the link between chemical reactions and electricity. Covers galvanic cells, electrolysis, standard electrode potentials, the Nernst equation, and real-world applications like batteries and corrosion.

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