Question

During electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, electricity is carried through the electrolyte by.
a) Electrons
b) only the cation
c) only the anion
d) both cations and anions.​

Answer 1

Answer:

B)only the cation kakkakakkkkkkkakkk

Answer 2

During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, electricity is carried through the electrolyte by both cations and anions.​ Thus, the correct option is (d).

Explanation:

• During the electrolysis process, sodium chloride dissociates into sodium ion (cation) and chloride ion (anion).
• The positive ions or cations (sodium ions) move towards the cathode (negative electrode) while the negative ions or anions (chloride ions) move towards the anode (positive electrode).
• The movement of these ions causes the flow of electricity.
• These ions act as the carrier of charge, therefore, electricity is carried through these ions, i.e. both cations and anions.