why do cl- loses its electron in chlor-alkali precess
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Explanation:
The chlor-alkali process is the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution on an industrial scale. Concentrated sodium chloride solution is electrolysed in a diaphragm cell as shown in the diagram.
Glass tank, titanium anode (left), diaphragm (middle), steel cathode (right). Concentrated sodium chloride solution enters top left. Sodium hydroxide solution with sodium chloride exits bottom right.
Products from the chlor-alkali industry
The three products of the electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution have important uses in the chemical industry:
hydrogen is used as a fuel and for making ammonia
chlorine is used to sterilise water supplies, and to make bleach and hydrochloric acid
sodium hydroxide is used to make soap, paper and bleach
