Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Molten sodium chloride is electrolysed. Which equation shows the reaction taking place at the cathode correctly?

  • A$2\text{Cl}^- + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2$
  • B$2\text{Cl}^- - 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2$
  • C$\text{Na}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Na}$
  • D$\text{Na}^+ - e^- \rightarrow \text{Na}$

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