why can molten solution of ionic compounds be electrolysed
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The ions present in molten or fused sodium chloride are Na+ (liquid) and Cl- (liquid). At the graphite anode, chloride ions are oxidized to chlorine gas. Since the gas is less dense than the molten sodium chloride, it rises and is collected at the surface. At the iron cathode, sodium ions are reduced to sodium atom.
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The ions present in molten or fused sodium chloride are Na+ (liquid) and Cl- (liquid). At the graphite anode, chloride ions are oxidized to chlorine gas. Since the gas is less dense than the molten sodium chloride, it rises and is collected at the surface. At the iron cathode, sodium ions are reduced to sodium atom.
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