1. At the anode (positive electrode), chlorine gas (Cl2) is released, while at the cathode (negative electrode), hydrogen gas (H2) is released during the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) solution.

    At the anode (positive electrode), chlorine gas (Cl2) is released, while at the cathode (negative electrode), hydrogen gas (H2) is released during the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) solution.

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  2. The chlor-alkali process produces chlorine gas (Cl2) at the anode, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution at the cathode, and hydrogen gas (H2) as a byproduct.

    The chlor-alkali process produces chlorine gas (Cl2) at the anode, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution at the cathode, and hydrogen gas (H2) as a byproduct.

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  3. The process is called electrolysis. When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl), it undergoes electrolysis, leading to the decomposition of water and the formation of chlorine gas, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen gas.

    The process is called electrolysis. When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl), it undergoes electrolysis, leading to the decomposition of water and the formation of chlorine gas, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen gas.

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  4. Sodium hydroxide, a product of the chlor-alkali process, is used in the production of various materials, including: Soap and detergents Paper and pulp Textiles Aluminum Petroleum refining Water treatment Pharmaceuticals Food processing These industries utilize sodium hydroxide for its role in saponiRead more

    Sodium hydroxide, a product of the chlor-alkali process, is used in the production of various materials, including:

    Soap and detergents
    Paper and pulp
    Textiles
    Aluminum
    Petroleum refining
    Water treatment
    Pharmaceuticals
    Food processing
    These industries utilize sodium hydroxide for its role in saponification, pH regulation, and as a strong base in chemical reactions.

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  5. The common salt obtained from the chlor-alkali process is sodium chloride (NaCl), which is used as a raw material for various industries, including chemical manufacturing, food processing, and water treatment.

    The common salt obtained from the chlor-alkali process is sodium chloride (NaCl), which is used as a raw material for various industries, including chemical manufacturing, food processing, and water treatment.

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