what is electrolysis?
Electrolysis is the process where an electric current is. passed through a liquid that conducts electricity. A liquid will only conduct electricity if it contains ions. The electrodes are often made from graphite. The liquid that conducts electricity is called the electrolyte.
Process of electrolysis. The key process of electrolysis is the interchange of atoms and ions by the removal or addition of electrons from the external circuit. The desired products of electrolysis are often in a different physical state from the electrolyte and can be removed by some physical processes.