2. Electrolysis NaCl
• Tasks
– Draw and annotate the cell for the electrolysis of
aqueous NaCl.
– Include; anode, cathode, anions, cations, products
at each electrode.
• Extension: include half-ion equations.
– How could you confirm the identity of the
products ?
3. Use of Products of NaCl electrolysis
• Chlorine
– Plastics
– Bleach
– Cleaning products
• Hydrogen
– Hydrogenation of unsaturated fats
– Fuel cells
• Sodium Hydroxide
– Paper making
– Cleaning