(a) What is meant by;
(i) anode;
(ii) cathode, as used in electrolysis?
(b) List the ions involved in an electrolytic process with dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid as electrolyte
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Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a)(i) Anode - is positive electrode which attracts negative ions of the electrolyte.
(ii) Cathode - is negative electrode which attracts positive ions of the electrolyte.
(b) Ions present are: H\(^+\), OH\(^{-}\) and SO\(_4^{-2}\)
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