Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 8 - No. 47)

What are the two products formed during the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride (brine)?
Sodium and chlorine
Sodium and oxygen
Hydrogen and chlorine
Hydrogen and oxygen

Explanation

Hydrogen gas is produced at the cathode and chlorine gas is produced at the anode during the electrolysis of brine.

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