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# Electrolysis of Water The document describes the electrolysis of water. **Process:** When an electric current is passed through acidified water, the positive ions (cations) move towards the negative electrode (cathode), and the negative ions (anions) move towards the positive electrode (anode)....

# Electrolysis of Water The document describes the electrolysis of water. **Process:** When an electric current is passed through acidified water, the positive ions (cations) move towards the negative electrode (cathode), and the negative ions (anions) move towards the positive electrode (anode). Oxygen is produced at the anode, and hydrogen is produced at the cathode. **Reactions:** * **Oxidation reaction:** $4OH^-(aq) \rightarrow 2H_2O(I) + O_2(g) + 4e^-$ * **Overall reaction:** $2H_2O(l) \rightarrow 2H_2(g) + O_2(g)$ **Note:** The exact details of the process, including specific conditions and formulas, are described in notes.