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During the electrolysis of acidified water, which gas is collected at the cathode?
AOxygen
BHydrogen
CChlorine
DCarbon dioxide
✓ Correct Answer: B — Hydrogen
Hydrogen ions (H+) are positive and travel to the negative electrode (cathode) to be reduced to hydrogen gas.
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