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Mention two uses of electrolysis, apart from electeoplating.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Electrolysis**: Electrolysis is a chemical process that uses electricity to drive a non-spontaneous reaction. It involves the breakdown of compounds into their individual elements or ions. 2. **Identifying Uses of Electrolysis**: Apart from electroplating, electrolysis has several applications. We will identify two key uses. 3. **Use 1 - Production of Hydrogen**: One significant use of electrolysis is the production of hydrogen gas. This is commonly achieved through the electrolysis of water, where water (H₂O) is split into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) gases. The reaction can be summarized as: \[ ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT-CLASSROOM CORNER (SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
  1. What causes the conduction of electricity in liquids? Give example of...

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  2. Describe any three application of electroplating.

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  3. Mention two uses of electrolysis, apart from electeoplating.

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  4. The conventional direction of an electric current is

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  5. Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.

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  6. Paheli had heard that rain water is as good as distilled water. So, sh...

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  7. In the process for purification of copper, A thin plate of pure copper...

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  8. In case of a fire, before the firemen use the water hoses, they shut o...

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  9. A child staying in a coastal region tests the drinking water and also ...

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  10. Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoor...

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  11. What is the direction of electric current or conventional current?

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  12. Why is it dangerous to use electrical appliances around water?

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  13. How does current flow in a circuit?

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  14. What is the purpose of the plastic coating on the wire?

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  15. Explain why vinegar is a good source of conductor?

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  16. Explain these points: Why does current flow from positive to negativ...

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  17. Explain these point: Why does current flow in the opposite direction...

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  18. What happens when electric current is passed through water?

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  19. Explain the below points: What is the electric current?

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  20. Explain the below points: Do electrons and current flow in the same ...

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