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Does pure water conduct electricity? If not, what can we do to make it conducting?

Important Questions on Chemical Effects of Electric Current

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In case of a fire, before the firemen use the water hoses to throw water to douse fire, they shut off the electricity supply for the area. Explain why this is done.
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 Which effect of electric current is utilised when a thin layer of chromium metal is deposited on an iron tap? What is this process known as?
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For electroplating copper on an iron object, which terminal of the battery (positive or negative) is connected to the iron object? Also name the electrolyte you will use for this purpose.
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What is meant by the chemical effect of electric current? Explain with the help of an example.
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Name any two applications of the chemical effect of electric current.
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What is electrolysis? Explain why, in the electrolysis of water, 'acidified water' is used.
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Name three types of substances in which an electric current can produce a chemical effect.
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State some of the characteristics of chemical changes brought about by the chemical effect of electric current.