During electrolytic dissociation of sodium chloride, the sodium ions are discharged at the cathode. Give reasons.

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Sodium is positive ion= Na+ and cathode contains negative charge.
We know that unlike charge (+,-) attract each other.
So, sodium ions attracted to cathode.
This is true in case when the NaCl is concentrated.

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During electrolytic dissociation of sodium chloride, the sodium ions are discharged at the cathode. Give reasons.

Sodium is positive ion= Na+ and cathode contains negative charge. We know that unlike charge (+,-) attract each other. So, sodium ions attracted to cathode. This is true in case when the NaCl is concentrated.

Sodium is positive ion= Na+ and cathode contains negative charge.
We know that unlike charge (+,-) attract each other.
So, sodium ions attracted to cathode.
This is true in case when the NaCl is concentrated.