(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
Explanation
(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})