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Old September 13th, 2006, 00:59
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Default Electrolysis.

Does anyone know the reactions at the cathode and anode for the electrolysis of:

1. NaCl

2. NaBr
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Old September 15th, 2006, 16:44
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a. Electrolysis for melting salts is simple: Na for the cathode and Cl2 or Br2, respectively at the anode

b. Electrolysis for the aqueous solutions: NaOH for the cathode and Cl2 or Br2, respectively for the anode.
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Old November 17th, 2006, 07:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adrian
a. Electrolysis for melting salts is simple: Na for the cathode and Cl2 or Br2, respectively at the anode

b. Electrolysis for the aqueous solutions: NaOH for the cathode and Cl2 or Br2, respectively for the anode.
A perfect simple answer Adrian
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