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Science Question on Electrolysis

What is the mass ratio of the gases collected at the anode and cathode?

Answer

The molar masses of hydrogen and oxygen are 2 g/mol and 32 g/mol , respectively. During electrolysis:
- For every 2 volumes of (H2)(H_2), 1 volume of (O2)(O_2) is produced.
- The mass ratio is 2 : 16 or simplified to 1 : 8.