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Why are cathode and anode compartment seprated in the extraction of sodium

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The products of the electrolysis of molten (fused) sodium chloride are sodium metal and chlorine gas. In the Downs Cell a circular iron cathode surrounds the carbon anode and the products of the electrolysis are separated by steel mesh or gauze to prevent them coming into contact and reforming sodium chloride.

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