List the ions in solution in the electrolysis of conc. sodium chloride

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Johnathan Mason

5 March, 19:01

List the ions in solution in the electrolysis of conc. sodium chloride

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Stephany Harris · Answer 1

Chloride ions Cl - (aq) (from the dissolved sodium chloride) are discharged at the positive electrode as chlorine gas, Cl 2 (g) sodium ions Na + (aq) (from the dissolved sodium chloride) and hydroxide ions OH - (aq) (from the water) stay behind - they form sodium hydroxide solution, NaOH (aq)