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Can someone explain electrolysis and fermentation briefly please?

Hi, could someone give me a brief explanation on how fermentation and electrolysis work, thanks :smile:
Original post by Gingy2
Hi, could someone give me a brief explanation on how fermentation and electrolysis work, thanks :smile:


Electrolysis - Compounds are either melted or dissolved, and two electrodes are connected to a battery so that a current runs between the electrodes. The electrodes are placed in the melt/solution. The negative ions (eg sulfate ions, SO42-) in the melt/solution are attracted to the positive electrode and vice versa.

Fermentation - Enzymes in yeast use the glucose in plants to produce ethanol and oxygen, the former which can be used for fuel.
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Ok, thank you that's a great help, I understand it now :smile:

Original post by leafcannon
Electrolysis - Compounds are either melted or dissolved, and two electrodes are connected to a battery so that a current runs between the electrodes. The electrodes are placed in the melt/solution. The negative ions (eg sulfate ions, SO42-) in the melt/solution are attracted to the positive electrode and vice versa.

Fermentation - Enzymes in yeast use the glucose in plants to produce ethanol and oxygen, the former which can be used for fuel.

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