Question

Name the electrolyte in the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution​

Answer 1

Molten sodium chloride

Cathode: Na+(aq) +e ….>Na(s)

Anode: 2Cl-(aq) +2e…..>Cl2(g)

Sodium chloride solution.

Cathode: 2H-(aq) + 2e…>H2(g)

Anode:4OH-(aq)…>2H2O(l)+O2(g)

Answer 2

Sodium metal and chlorine gas can be obtained with the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. Electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride yields hydrogen and chlorine, with aqueous sodium hydroxide remaining in solution.