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Offline jsmith613

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Electrolysis NaCl (aq)
« on: January 27, 2010, 02:41:23 PM »
Why does NaOH form when we electrolyze NaCl (aq). Why does the NaCl not stay NaCl.

What is it about the ion OH- that causes it to be more strongly attracted than Cl-. Alternatively, what is it about Cl- that makes it easier to discharge

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