what is the chemical equation for electrolysis?

Answer 1

In electrolysis there are two equations; one at cathode, one at anode. It is different for evry electrolysis.

In the electrolysis of Brine{conc. NaCl}, the equations are:

2Na(+1)+2e(-1)-------->2Na
2Cl(-1)------------>Cl2 +2e(-1)

So the Net equation is:

2Na(+1)+2Cl(-1) -------------> 2Na + Cl2

Answer 2

An important application of electrochemistry is electrolysis, sometimes known as electroplating. Because the chemical reaction used in this process is based on a reduction reaction, the monitoring of the moles of electrons passed through the reaction vessel, will inform us as to the number of moles of material plated on the electrodes. To determine the number of moles of electrons, the number of amperes (A) is multiplied by the number of seconds of current flow and then divided by F (Faraday's constant).



After obtaining the ne- value, the stoichiometry of the reduction equation will allow us to see the theoretical mole quantity of metal that would be deposited on the molecular weight of the metal.


Sometimes the electrolysis reactions take several minutes to hours to perform. This time value is greatly dependent upon the A used. Therefore, take care in working these problems that all time values are converted to s.

Answer 3

Bro there are number of different Electrolysis...Which Electrlysis equation do u want. In electrolysis different ions are produced of respective Electrolytic Solution.

Answer 4

Electrolysis is the removal of unwanted body hair - I wasnt aware there was an equation for this.

Answer 5

there r two equations one is cathode and another is at anode and by finding over all equation gives u electrolysis equation

Answer 6

blasted! and to think that i knew this a month ago in biochem...