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Electrolysis of queous potassium sulphate containing litmus, develop red colour at anode and blue colour at cathode. Why ?

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To understand why the electrolysis of aqueous potassium sulfate (K2SO4) containing litmus turns red at the anode and blue at the cathode, we can break down the process step by step: ### Step 1: Understanding Electrolysis Electrolysis is a chemical process that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous reaction. In this case, we are dealing with an aqueous solution of potassium sulfate. ### Step 2: Identifying the Electrodes During electrolysis, two electrodes are used: the anode (positive electrode) and the cathode (negative electrode). The reactions occurring at these electrodes will determine the pH of the solution around them. ...
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