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Aqueous silver nitrate is subjected to electrolysis, using platinum electrodes. What will be the nature of the solution after some time? |
| Answer» Solution :At platinum cathode reduction takes place, `Ag_((aq))^(+)+E^(-) rarr Ag_((s))`At platinum anode oxidation takes place, `2H_(2)O_((l)) rarr 4e^(-) +O_(2)+4H_((aq))^(+)`.As a result of the conversion of WATER to proton, the solution becomes ACIDIC (nitric ACID ) The pH of the solution decreases. | |