Question

When electricity is passed through a common salt solution. Sodium hydroxide is

produced along with the liberation of the two gases X and Y. X burns with pop
sound whereas Y is used for disinfecting drinking water.
a) Identify X and Y
b) Give the chemical equation for the reaction stated above
c) State the reaction of Y with dry slaked lime,

Answer 1

a)oxygen and chlorine

b) H20+NaCl= NaOH + O+ Cl

c) Cl2+ Ca(OH)2=CaOCl2+CaCl2 +HCL

Step-by-step explanation:

electricity splits up the molecules for water and hydrogen displaces chlorine because its is more reactive.