Answer the following question: Q: The electrolysis of what substance produces hydrogen and oxygen gases Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers: The electrolysis of water produces hydrogen and oxygen gases. The electrolytic cell consists of a pair of platinum electrodes immersed in water containing a small amount of an electrolyte, such as H 2 SO 4 . The electrolyte is necessary because pure water does not contain enough ions to effectively conduct a current. At the anode, water is oxidized to oxygen gas and hydrogen ions. At the cathode, water is reduced to hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions. Choices: - cholesterol - carbon dioxide - hydrocarbon - water A:
Answer:
water