The electrolysis of brine 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? ScienceChemical reactionsGCSEAQA Created by: BethHorton4Created on: 16-05-13 18:49 What are the products of the electrolysis of brine? Chlorine, Hydrogen and Sodium hydroxide solution 1 of 7 What can you use the chlorine for? Disinfectants and PVC (plastic) 2 of 7 What is produced when you react sodium hydroxide solution with chlorine? Bleach 3 of 7 What can you use the sodium hydroxide for? Paper and soap 4 of 7 What is special about the hydrogen produced in the electrolysis of brine? It is purer than most hydrogen, so is safe to use in the production of margarine (hydrogenation) 5 of 7 What is the half equation at the positive electrode (anode) in the electrolysis of brine? 2Cl- (aq) -> Cl2 (g) + 2e- 6 of 7 What is the half equation at the negative electrode (cathode) in the electrolysis of brine? 2H+ (aq) + 2e- -> H2 (g) 7 of 7
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