Electrolysis of Salt gives Hydrogen, Chlorine and NaOH Flashcards
1
Q
What is concentrated brine electrolysed industrially using?
A
A diaphragm cell
2
Q
What 3 useful products does it produce?
A
Hydrogen gas
Chlorine gas
Sodium ions
3
Q
See diagram page 77
A
Ok
4
Q
Hydrogen gas -
A
Given off at the cathode - 2 hydrogen ions accept 2 electrons to become one hydrogen molecule
5
Q
Chlorine gas -
A
Given off at anode - 2 chlorine ions lose their electrons and become one chlorine molecule
6
Q
Sodium ions -
A
Stay in solution and the hydroxide ions from the water are also left behind - sodium hydroxide is left in solution