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What is the main purpose of adding dilute sulfuric acid during the electrolysis of water?

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Correct answer: To increase electrical conductivity

Pure water contains very few ions, so it is a poor conductor of electricity. Dilute sulfuric acid supplies ions, increasing the electrical conductivity of the solution and allowing current to pass more readily. The acid does not replace the external electrical source. During electrolysis, hydrogen is formed at the cathode and oxygen at the anode, with a volume ratio of 2:1, not 1:1.

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ScienceClass10Chemical-ReactionsElectrolysisAcidified-WaterElectrical-Conductivity

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