What ions result when water is split?

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Suren Abreu
Oct 12, 2016

Hydrogen ions (H^+) and Hydroxyl ions (OH^-).

Explanation:

When water is split, using an electrolyte and electrodes, initially Hydrogen ions (H^+) or protons and Hydroxyl ions (OH^-) are produced.

These gravitate to the respective electrodes where H_2 and O_2 molecules (gas) are formed.

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