Question

Why alkali metals are prepared by electrolysis of their fused salts?

Answer 1

1. they are strong reducing agents .
2. they cannot be extracted by electrolysis of the aqueous solution because the metals formed will react immediately react with water forming their Hydroxide therefore these metals are generally isolated by the electrolysis of their fused metal chloride .

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