On applying a low voltage across the anode and cathode, hydroxide ions form in the electrolyte containing the cathode, protons form at the anode but a gas e.g. chlorine or oxygen does not form at the anode....http://www.google.com/patents/US20100155258?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20100155258 - On applying a low voltage across the anode and cathode, OH- forms at the cathode and protons form a