C2 electrolysis of brine (part 2)

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13 (c) During the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution, the chloride ions are turned into chlorine molecules. (i)

Complete the equation for this reaction. ........... Cl –

(ii)

........... e–

Cl 2

[1]

Is this reaction oxidation or reduction? Explain how you can tell from the equation. ........................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... [1]

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