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Chlorine and hydrogen gas can each be formed by the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride, as follows: 2NaCl + 2H₂O → H₂ + Cl₂ + 2NaOH Describe what happens at the cathode and at the anode. Describe the electrolyte formed.

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Chlorine and hydrogen gas can each be formed by the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride, as follows: 2NaCl + 2H₂O → H₂ + Cl₂ + 2NaOH Describe what happens at the cathode and at the anode. Describe the electrolyte formed.

Chlorine and hydrogen gas can each be formed by the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride, as follows: 2NaCl + 2H₂O → H₂ + Cl₂ + 2NaOH Describe what happens at the cathode and at the anode. Describe the electrolyte formed.