Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - Exercises - Page 905: 20.89c

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In electrolysis of molten NaCl, Na and Cl are dissociated int ions, while Cl gas is released at anode and Na metal is deposited at cathode. At anode following reaction takes place: $2Cl^{-}(l) → Cl_{2}(g) + 2e^{-}$

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