CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2003 - Question 27

Chemistry 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 27: In the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium chloride using inert electrodes, which of the following ions are discharged at the cathode and anode respectively?

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In the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium chloride using inert electrodes, which of the following ions are discharged at the cathode and anode respectively?
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B:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

In the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium chloride using inert electrodes, the ions discharged at the cathode and anode respectively are Na+ and H+ at the cathode, and Cl- at the anode.