Interpretation: The products of the
Concept Introduction: In an
Explanation of Solution
Sodium and chlorine can be produced through the electrolysis of pure molten sodium chloride. Here, an aqueous solution of sodium chloride is not used. Here, at the anode chloride gas is produced and molten sodium is at the cathode. The two half-reactions are represented as follows:
Oxidation-Anode:
Reduction-Cathode:
The overall cell reaction can be represented as follows:
Thus, the products of electrolysis of molten sodium chloride are liquid sodium and chlorine gas.
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