Chemistry Principles And Practice
Chemistry Principles And Practice
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ISBN: 9781305295803
Author: David Reger; Scott Ball; Daniel Goode
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Electrolysis is defined as the process of breaking down ionic compounds into their constituent elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid state. The cathode reduces cations, while the anode oxidizes anions. An electroly…
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.80QE

The commercial production of magnesium is accomplished by electrolysis of molten MgCl2.

  1. (a) Why is electrolysis of an aqueous solution of MgCl2 not used in this process?
  2. (b) Write the anode and cathode half-reaction in the electrolysis of molten MgCl2.
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