Sodium Hydroxide Experiment With Electrolysis
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Sodium Hydroxide Experiment With Electrolysis
Brine is a concentrated solution of sodium chloride.
During electrolysis, the overall reaction is:
2NaCl(aq)+ 2H2O(l) 2NaOH(aq)+ Cl2(g)+H2(g)
What is Brine?
The Electrolysis
Hydrogen is discharged in preference to sodium:
2H+(aq) + 2e- H2(g)
As usuan at the cathode, this is reduction.
At the Cathode
Chlorine is discharged in preference to Oxygen:
2Cl- (aq) Cl2 + 2e-
As usual at the anode, this is oxidation.
At the Anode
The two gases bubble off. Na+ and OH- ions are left behind, giving a solution of sodium hydroxide. Some of the solution is evaporated to a give more concentrated solution, end some is evaporated to dryness, giving solid sodium hydroxide.
Sodium Hydroxide
What the products are used for
Used for making…The plastic PVCSolvents for degreasing and drycleaningMedical drugsWeedkillers and pesticidesPaints and dyestuffsBleachesHydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid
It is also used as a sterilising agent, to kill bacteria in water supplies and swimming pools
Chlorine, a poisonous yellow-green gas
Used…In making nylon
To make hydrogen peroxide
To harden vegetable oils to make margarine
As a fuel in hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen, a colourless flammable gas
Used in making…Soaps DetergentsViscose and other textilesPaperCeramicsDyesMedical drugs
Sodium hydroxide solution, alkaline and corrosive
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