Determine what occurs at each electrode in the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. Match A,B,C,D with 1,2,3,4.
A. Chloride ions are
B.Sodium ions are
C.Chlorine gas is
D.Sodium metal is
1.consumed at the anode.
2. produced at the anode.
3. consumed at the cathode.
4. produced at the cathode.
anode reaction :
2 Cl- + 2 e- -------------> Cl2
cathode reaction :
Na+ + e- --------------> Na
A. Chloride ions are --------------------- 1.consumed at the anode.
B.Sodium ions are ---------------------- 3. consumed at the cathode.
C.Chlorine gas is -------------------- 2. produced at the anode.
D.Sodium metal is -------------------- 4. produced at the cathode.
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