Chemistry, asked by bushraburiro6, 6 months ago

Why are the anode and cathode compartments
separated in the extraction of sodium.

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Answered by beheraarundhati1998
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Answer:

Downs Cell for the Production of Sodium

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.

Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

anode and cathode compartments separated so that chlorine can be removed from sodium chloride

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