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Animation of Electrolysis


This animation simulates the electrolysis of a neutral aqueous solution, such as sodium sulfate. At the anode, water molecules produce oxygen gas, hydrogen ions, and electrons. The electrons flow through the circuit to the cathode, where they react with water to produce hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions. If the solution is stirred, acid-base neutralization will occur.


The file name of this movie is ELECW3.MOV and is located in the directory/folder named MOVIES/ELECH20.


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