During the electrolysis of brine solution, which gas is liberated at?

a. anode

b. cathode.

Write the equation for the reaction taking place.

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Solution

The overall reaction of the brine electrolysis is:

2NaCl + 2H₂O ------------> 2NaOH + H₂ + Cl₂

At cathode:
2H⁺ + 2e^- ------> H₂

At Anode:
2Cl^- - 2e^- ------> Cl₂

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During the electrolysis of brine solution, which gas is liberated at? a. anode b. cathode. Write the equation for the reaction taking place.

The overall reaction of the brine electrolysis is: 2NaCl + 2H2O ------------> 2NaOH + H2 + Cl2 At cathode: 2H+ + 2e- ------> H2 At Anode: 2Cl- - 2e- ------> Cl2

During the electrolysis of brine solution, which gas is liberated at?

a. anode

b. cathode.

Write the equation for the reaction taking place.

The overall reaction of the brine electrolysis is:

2NaCl + 2H₂O ------------> 2NaOH + H₂ + Cl₂

At cathode:
2H⁺ + 2e^- ------> H₂

At Anode:
2Cl^- - 2e^- ------> Cl₂