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Write the electrode reaction for electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride and calcium chloride. |
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Answer» (1) Magnesium chloride (MgCl2): MgCl2 → Mg2+ + 2Cl– At the cathode: Mg2+ + 2e– → Mg At the anode: 2Cl– → Cl2 + 2e– (2) Calcium chloride (CaCl2): At the cathode: Ca2+ + 2e– → Ca At the anode: 2Cl– → Cl2 + 2e– |
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