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The breaking down of a compound by passing electricity through it is known as

    A
    electromagnetism

    B
    electrolysis

    C
    electronics

    D
    ultrasound

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    Electrolysis is the process of breaking down of a compound into its constituent ions by passing electricity through it.
    For example : When an electric current is passed through water , it decomposes into and ions which get further converted into Oxygen and Hydrogen , respectively.
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