Electrolysis involves the action of a current between one or more cathodes and one or more anodes through an electrolyte, giving rise to redox reactions at the surface of the electrodes (figure
1
). The anode is the site of oxidation by loss of one or more (n) electrons (e
-
) by a reducing agent (Red) to form an oxidizing agent (Ox) according to equation :
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