Electrolysis represents a method to make a non-spontaneous r…
Electrolysis represents a method to make a non-spontaneous redox reaction “go”. Metallic sodium is manufactured in an electrolysis redox reaction of sodium chloride, Na+ -Cl (NaCl). Sodium chloride is table salt, and it is obtained mainly from ocean water. The sodium chloride is melted and then a power supply initiates electrolysis and an anode and a cathode. The two half reactions are shown below and are also included in the image. 2 Cl- → Cl2 + 2 e- Na+ + 1 e- → Na Which reaction occurs at the anode?
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