Question

state the method used for obtaining their metals from their salts.

Answer 1

The method used is Electrolysis .

Answer 2

Hey dear,

● Answer -
Electrolytic reduction

● Explanation -
- Electrolytic reduction is a method of extracting metals from their salts by the process of electrolysis.
- For example, magnesium chloride on electrolysis gives Mg at cathode and Cl2 at anode.

At anode -
2Cl- --> Cl2 + 2e-
At cathode -
Mg + 2e- --> Mg
Overall reaction -
MgCl2 ---> Mg + Cl2


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