Commercial Electrolytic Cells (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Electrical energy to chemical energy

Sodium metal and chlorine gas

Molten sodium chloride

Lowers melting point from $801°\text{C}$ to ~$600°\text{C}$

$\text{NaOH}$ solution, $\text{Cl}_2$ gas, $\text{H}_2$ gas

Only positive ions

Approximately $2\%$

Molten cryolite ($\text{Na}_3\text{AlF}_6$)

$950\text{-}1000°\text{C}$

Reactive and consumed over time