An electrolytic cell is prepared for the purpose of producing chlorine gas, Cl₂ (g), from molten magnesium chloride, MgCl2 (1). Consider the half reactions listed below. During operation, chlorine gas will be produced at the.

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An electrolytic cell is prepared for the purpose of producing chlorine gas, Cl₂ (g), from molten magnesium chloride, MgCl2 (1). Consider the half reactions listed below. During operation, chlorine gas will be produced at the.
Mg2+ + 2e → Mg Eº = -2.356 V vs SHE
Cl₂ + 2e → 2C1- Eº = +1.358 V vs SHE
Select one:
O a. salt bridge
O b. anode
O c. more than one of these
O d. negative terminal
O e. cathode

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