About 396,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Electrolysis - Wikipedia

    Electrolysis is the passing of a direct electric current through an electrolyte which is producing chemical reactions at the electrodes and decomposition of the materials.

  2. Electrolysis | Definition, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 15, 2025 · In the process called electrolysis, electrical energy is converted directly into chemical energy, which is stored in the products of the reaction. This process is applied in …

  3. Electrolysis: Definition, Process, Equations, Examples, and ...

    What is meant by electrolysis. How does it work. Check out a few examples with reactions & a diagram. Learn the laws of electrolysis & its applications.

  4. 17.6 Electrolysis – Chemistry Fundamentals

    Electrolysis is the basis for certain ore refining processes, the industrial production of many chemical commodities, and the electroplating of metal coatings on various products.

  5. Electrolysis: How Electrical Energy Drives Chemical Change

    This tutorial explains electrolysis, the operation of electrolytic cells, and how electrical energy drives chemical change. See how electrolysis is used in industry, everyday technology, and …

  6. Introduction to Electrolysis - Student Academic Success

    Electrolysis is a process where electrical energy is used to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction. The electrical energy provided is converted into chemical energy, driving the …

  7. 11.7: Electrolysis - Chemistry LibreTexts

    Oct 8, 2025 · Electrolysis is also used in metal refining, the production of commodity chemicals, and electroplating (coating objects with a thin metal layer, as in jewelry, utensils, and …