AP Chemistry
9.8 Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells
In the commercial manufacture of sodium metal, molten sodium chloride is electrolyzed in a Downs cell at high temperatures according to the overall reaction represented below.
\[ 2\,\text{NaCl}(l) \rightarrow 2\,\text{Na}(l) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \]
Which of the following correctly identifies the reducing agent and the species that is reduced in this electrolytic process?
\[ 2\,\text{NaCl}(l) \rightarrow 2\,\text{Na}(l) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \]
Which of the following correctly identifies the reducing agent and the species that is reduced in this electrolytic process?
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