Write down the ionic equation for the reactions that take place at the cathode during electrolysis of fused calcium chloride

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Cathode reaction during electrolysis of fused calcium chloride:
The reduction half is occurring at the cathode.
The cathode used here is Iron.
The reduction occurring at the cathode is calcium ion gains two-electron and forms calcium atom.
${Ca}^{+ 2} + 2 e^{-} \to Ca$

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Write down the ionic equation for the reactions that take place at the cathode during electrolysis of fused calcium chloride

Cathode reaction during electrolysis of fused calcium chloride:The reduction half is occurring at the cathode.The cathode used here is Iron.The reduction occurring at the cathode is calcium ion gains two-electron and forms calcium atom. Ca+2+2e-→Ca

Cathode reaction during electrolysis of fused calcium chloride:
The reduction half is occurring at the cathode.
The cathode used here is Iron.
The reduction occurring at the cathode is calcium ion gains two-electron and forms calcium atom.
${Ca}^{+ 2} + 2 e^{-} \to Ca$