Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 6 - No. 40)
Which of the following statements is true about the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride? (Select all that apply)
Sodium metal is formed at the cathode.
Chlorine gas is formed at the anode.
Hydrogen gas is formed.
The electrolyte is in a solid state.
Explanation
In the electrolysis of molten NaCl, Sodium is formed at the cathode, and Chlorine is formed at the anode. The electrolyte is molten (liquid) not solid.
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