Question

electrolysis is when chemicals break down into charged particles, called:
select one:
○ a. ions
○ b. protons
○ c. neutrons
○ d. electrons

Explanation:

Electrolysis involves the breakdown of chemicals. Ions are charged particles (positive or negative). Protons are positively - charged particles in an atom's nucleus. Neutrons are neutral particles in the nucleus. Electrons are negatively - charged particles around the nucleus. Only ions are the charged particles formed during electrolysis (e.g., in the electrolysis of water, \(H^{+}\) (hydrogen ions) and \(OH^{-}\) (hydroxide ions) are formed).

Answer:

A. Ions