Electrolysis in other materials?

Question

I know you can use electrolysis to separate water into two compound elements, O2 and H2 both completely pure, but can you use electrolysis in other liquids???

Answer 1

You can use electrolysis in almost any conducting liquid of an ionic compound. For H2 and O2, electrolysis of vinegar also works(and you don't have to add any electrolytes to it.)

Electrolysis is also used to separate other compounds. One industrial example is the creation of sodium metal for labs. This is done by electrolyzing molten sodium hydroxide (lye).

Answer 2

Any ionic compound, either molten or in solution, can be electrolysed.