Case: Read the paragraph and answer the following questions: Electrolysis of water, also known as electrochemical water splitting, is the process of using electricity to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen gas by a process called electrolysis. Hydrogen gas released in this way can be used as hydrogen fuel or remixed with oxygen to create oxyhydrogen gas, which is used in welding and other applications. |
Movement of which of the following factor is responsible for flow of current through an electrolyte? |
Electrons Atoms Molecules Ions |
Ions |
The ionic chemicals contained in the electrolyte that are present as ions in the electrolyte migrate towards various electrodes with their charge in electrolysis, facilitating current flow. |