Brine Flashcards
What is produced at the cathode when brine goes through electrolysis
Hydrogen gas
What is brine
Sodium chloride solution
What is produced at the anode when brine goes through electrolysis
Chlorine gas
What will be produced in the solution when brine goes through electrolysis
Sodium hydroxide
Why do hydrogen and chlorine get produced when brine goes through electrolysis, and not sodium or hydroxide
They are less reactive so give away electrons easier
What are the products of brine
Chlorine
Hydrogen
Sodium hydroxide
What can chlorine be used for
Bleach
Disinfectants
Kills bacteria in Pools
What can hydrogen be used for
Food and industry labs
Fuel for future?
Rocket fuel
Lifting agents eg hot air balloon
What can sodium hydroxide be used for?
Bleach
Soap
Alkali in industry, used in school labs