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Magnesium is produced commercially by electrolysis from a
Chapter , Problem 20.12(choose chapter or problem)
Magnesium is produced commercially by electrolysis from a molten salt using a cell similar to the one shown here. (a) What salt is used as the electrolyte? (b) Which electrode is the anode, and which one is the cathode? (c) Write the overall cell reaction and individual half-reactions. (d) What precautions would need to be taken with respect to the magnesium formed? [Section 20.9]
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Magnesium is produced commercially by electrolysis from a molten salt using a cell similar to the one shown here. (a) What salt is used as the electrolyte? (b) Which electrode is the anode, and which one is the cathode? (c) Write the overall cell reaction and individual half-reactions. (d) What precautions would need to be taken with respect to the magnesium formed? [Section 20.9]
ANSWER:Problem 20.12Magnesium is produced commercially by electrolysis from a molten salt using a cell similar tothe one shown here. (a) What salt is used as the electrolyte (b) Which electrode is the anode,and which one is the cathode (c) Write the overall cell reaction and individual half-reactions.(d) What precautions would need to be taken with respect to the magnesium formed [Section20.9] Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 6 SOLUTION:Analyze: We are asked about the given electrolytic cell.