Electrolysis Of Brine/Sodium Chloride Flashcards
1
Q
What happens at the negative electrode?
A
Hydrogen ions gain electrons to become hydrogen atoms
2H+ + 2e- > H2
• Reduction
2
Q
What happens at the anode?
A
Chloride ions lose electrons to become chlorine atoms
2Cl- > Cl2 + 2e-
• Oxidation
3
Q
What is left over?
A
Sodium hydroxide solution (Alkali solution)
