Question

A mesh is used to keep the products of the electrolysis apart.

Suggest one reason why the products of the electrolysis must be kept apart.
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Which type of particle passes through the mesh in the electrolysis of
molten sodium chloride?
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Answer 1

The products must be kept apart as the products could react spontaneously. Also, ions from the electrolyte pass through the mesh. This may include Na+ and Cl- ions if the electrolyte is maintained at a molten state.