2. Sodium metal is produced commercially by the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. The by-product of the reaction is chiorine gas. (a) Write the oxidation and reduction half-reactions for the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. (b) Identify the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced. (c) Write the balanced chemical equation for the overall reaction.

2. Sodium metal is produced commercially by the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. The by-product of the reaction is chiorine gas. (a) Write the oxidation and reduction half-reactions for the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. (b) Identify the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced. (c) Write the balanced chemical equation for the overall reaction.

Chemical Principles in the Laboratory

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Chapter32: Voltaic Cell Measurements

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