Chapter 14, Problem 69QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The process occurring at anode and cathode in the electrolysis of molten sodium iodide is to be shown by using molecular level pictures.

Concept Introduction:

Redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which transfer of electrons takes place in between two species, one species loses electrons (undergo oxidation) and another species gains electrons (undergo reduction). Therefore, the oxidation and reduction processes occur simultaneously in a redox reaction.