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Brine Flashcards

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What is produced at the cathode when brine goes through electrolysis

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Hydrogen gas

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What is brine

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Sodium chloride solution

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What is produced at the anode when brine goes through electrolysis

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Chlorine gas

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What will be produced in the solution when brine goes through electrolysis

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Sodium hydroxide

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Why do hydrogen and chlorine get produced when brine goes through electrolysis, and not sodium or hydroxide

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They are less reactive so give away electrons easier

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What are the products of brine

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Chlorine
Hydrogen
Sodium hydroxide

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What can chlorine be used for

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Bleach
Disinfectants
Kills bacteria in Pools

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What can hydrogen be used for

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Food and industry labs
Fuel for future?
Rocket fuel
Lifting agents eg hot air balloon

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What can sodium hydroxide be used for?

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Bleach
Soap
Alkali in industry, used in school labs

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GCSE Chemistry (16 decks)

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