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In the electrolysis of water,
Why is the volume of gas collected at one electrode double than the other?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Electrolysis of Water**: Electrolysis of water involves splitting water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) gases using an electric current. 2. **Identifying the Reactions at Electrodes**: - At the **cathode** (negative electrode), reduction occurs. The reaction can be represented as: \[ 2H^+ + 2e^- \rightarrow H_2 \text{ (hydrogen gas)} ...
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