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Electrolysis — Chemistry STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ChemistryElectrolysis2 Marks
Question
With reference to the nature of electrodes - name three active and three inert electrodes.
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Answer

Active electrodes are those which take part in an electrolytic reaction. Copper, nickel and silver are active electrodes.
Inert electrodes are those which do not take part in an electrolytic reaction. Graphite, platinum and iron are inert electrodes.

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