Question

Explanation of Electrolysis
Fused Salts
When a fused salt is electrolyzed, the metal ions called cations arrive at the
cathode which being negatively charged, supplies electrons to them and thus discharge
the cations. The anions move towards the anode, give up their electrons and are thus
discharged. In the case of fused lead chloride, the equations for electrode processes are
given as under:
At cathode: Pb (l) + 2e - → Pb(l)
(reduction)
At anode:
2C1() - C1, (g) + 2e (oxidation)
So, oxidation happens at anode and reduction at the cathode.

Please explain this​

Answer 1

Explanation:

During the electrolysis of a molten salt: (a) Oxidation occurs at the anode (positive electrode). (b) Anions (negatively charged ions) migrate to the positive anode (anode). ... (d) Cations (positively charged ions) migrate to the negative cathode (cathode).