Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not correct about the characteristics of electrolysis?

  1. The passage of electricity through an electrolyte causes cations to migrate towards anode and anions to migrate towards cathode.

  2. The number of electrons given by anode is equal to the number of electrons gained by cathode.

  3. The products of electrolysis are formed at anode and cathode.

  4. Only hydrogen gas and metals are liberated at cathode.

  5. Only non-metals are liberated at anode.
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Explanation

The passage of electricity through an electrolyte causes the cations to migrate towards cathode and anions to migrate towards anode.

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