In the Hoffman apparatus, the solution conducts electricity and water is decomposed to hydrogen at the negative end and oxygen at the positive end. What type of compound must be added to the water for the device to work? sugar salt O acid O wine

In the Hoffman apparatus, the solution conducts electricity and water is decomposed to hydrogen at the negative end and oxygen at the positive end. What type of compound must be added to the water for the device to work? sugar salt O acid O wine

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In the Hoffman apparatus, the solution conducts electricity and water is decomposed to hydrogen at the negative end and oxygen at
the positive end. What type of compound must be added to the water for the device to work?
O sugar
O salt
O acid
O wine
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