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Faraday's Law of Electrolysis

Faraday's Law of Electrolysis states that the amount of substance produced or consumed during an electrochemical reaction is directly proportional to the total electric charge passed through the electrolyte. In simple terms, the more electricity you run through a solution, the more material (like metal or compound) is deposited or removed. This relationship allows precise control of electrolysis processes, such as metal plating or chemical synthesis, by knowing how much electric current and time are needed to achieve a specific change. It highlights the direct link between electrical energy and chemical transformation.