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What additional factor must we consider for electrolysis of aqueous solutions compared to electrolysis of molten compounds?

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- Water is also involved - water ionises (splits) & could therefore possibly move to the electrodes - Hydrogen (H+) is produced at the cathode if the other '+' charged ion is more reactive than hydrogen (refer to the image below)


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- Water is also involved - water ionises (splits) & could therefore possibly move to the electrodes
- Hydrogen (H+) is produced at the cathode if the other '+' charged ion is more reactive than hydrogen (refer to the image below)
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