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What is the chemical equation for the electolysis of common salt?
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What is the chemical equation for the electolysis of common salt?

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2Na+Cl-(l) → 2Na(s)+Cl2(g)
Sodium ions gain electrons (reduction) to form sodium atoms. Chloride ions lose electrons (oxidation) to form chlorine atoms.
The chlorine atoms combine to form molecules of chlorine gas.
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Na+ + e --> Na
2Cl- --> Cl2 -2e-
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