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Chemistry · Glossary

What is Electrolysis?

Also known as: electrolyser

Definition 11.8 University Chemistry — Year 2 · Chapter 11 — Batteries, Fuel Cells and Electrolysis

An electrolysis is a non-spontaneous redox reaction forced by a current supplied by an external generator; the cell in which it takes place is an electrolyser. The anode, where the oxidation occurs, is connected to the positive pole of the generator.

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