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Electrolysis of ionic compounds Flashcards

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Why must ionic compounds melt for electrolysis

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So the ions are free to move to their respective electrodes

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Which electrodes are the cathode and anode

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Cathode = negative
Anode = positive
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Half equation at cathode (NaCl)

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Na+ + e- —-> Na

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Half equations at anode

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2Cl- —-> Cl2 +2e-

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