Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 8 - No. 15)
What occurs at the cathode during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Sodium is formed.
Chlorine gas is produced.
Oxygen gas is produced.
Sodium chloride dissolves.
Explanation
At the cathode (reduction), sodium ions gain electrons to become sodium metal.
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