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Chapter 18, Problem 93E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 93E
Write equations for the half-reactions that occur in the electrolysis of a mixture of molten potassium bromide and molten lithium bromide.
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QUESTION:
Problem 93E
Write equations for the half-reactions that occur in the electrolysis of a mixture of molten potassium bromide and molten lithium bromide.
ANSWER:
Problem 93EWrite equations for the half-reactions that occur in the electrolysis of a mixture ofmolten potassium bromide and molten lithium bromide. Step by step solutionStep 1 of 2Given is a mixture of molten potassium bromide and molten lithium bromide. Since both themolten salts contain bromide as anion, oxidation of bromide ion happens at anode.Oxidation (anode):At cathode both lithium and potassium ion can be reducedReduction (cathode):