The Modern Chlor-Alkali Industry Flashcards
1
Q
What are now extracted from brine?
A
Chlorine, Hydrogen and Sodium Hydroxide (alkali)
2
Q
How are they extracted from brine (salt water)?
A
Using electrolysis
3
Q
When does electrolysis occur?
A
When an electric current is used to split up a liquid or dissolved compound (called the electrolyte)
4
Q
Why is the environmental impact of the industrial electrolysis of of brine monitored?
A
Because Chlorine is toxic, Sodium Hydroxide is corrosive and Hydrogen is flammable
