The breakdown of a substance with current is:
Correct answer: C. Electrolysis
- A. Thermolysis
- B. Catalysis
- C. Electrolysis
- D. Photolysis
Explanation
'Electrolysis' is the breakdown of a substance with the use of electricity. 'Thermolysis' is the breakdown of a substance using heat energy. 'Photolysis' is the breakdown of a substance using light energy. 'Catalysis' is, however, a misnomer; it is not the term used for the breakdown of a substance rather it implies the speeding up of the reaction rate.
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