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What is the electrolysis of h2so4​

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Dilute sulfuric acid contains water. The ions present in this mixture are H + and OH - (from the water) and H + and SO 4 2- from the sulfuric acid. The H + ions are attracted to the cathode and the two negative ions are attracted to the anode but it is the OH - ion which loses electrons.

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Dilute sulfuric acid contains water. The ions present in this mixture are H + and OH - (from the water) and H + and SO 4 2- from the sulfuric acid. The H + ions are attracted to the cathode and the two negative ions are attracted to the anode but it is the OH - ion which loses electrons.

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