L9Brine Electrolysis

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Define discharge?

When ions gains or loses electrons at an electrode to form a neutral substance.

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What is Brine?

A concentrated solution of sodium chloride.

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What forms when sodium chloride is in water?

Sodium chloride breaks down forming NA+ and Cl-, water ionizes slightly forming H+ and OH-

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Define what a ion is?

An atom or group of atoms with a charge caused by a loss or gain of electrons.

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What does the positive anode attract?

The negative anodes Cl- and OH- attract to here.

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What does the negative cathode attract?

The positive cations Na+ and H+ are attracted.