Brine Flashcards

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What is produced at the cathode when brine goes through electrolysis

A

Hydrogen gas

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1
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What is brine

A

Sodium chloride solution

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2
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What is produced at the anode when brine goes through electrolysis

A

Chlorine gas

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3
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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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4
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Why do hydrogen and chlorine get produced when brine goes through electrolysis, and not sodium or hydroxide

A

They are less reactive so give away electrons easier

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5
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What are the products of brine

A

Chlorine
Hydrogen
Sodium hydroxide

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6
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What can chlorine be used for

A

Bleach
Disinfectants
Kills bacteria in Pools

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7
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What can hydrogen be used for

A

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

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8
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What can sodium hydroxide be used for?

A

Bleach
Soap
Alkali in industry, used in school labs

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