Lesson: Chapter 12 — Electrochemistry

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Question 1

In the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, what forms at the cathode?

A Sodium B Oxygen C Chlorine D Hydrogen

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Sodium. Na⁺ is the only positive ion in the melt, so it is reduced.

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