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(i) It is mixed to lower the melting point of sodium chloride to 600o C hence reducing the cost of producing Sodium
(ii) Steel would react with chlorine while graphite will not.
(iii) - melting point of sodium is lower than that of the electrolyte.
- Sodium is less dense than the electrolyte.
iv) It prevents the chlorine and sodium from mixing
v) Chlorine gas would react with steel anode
vi) Melt the ore, rock salt
- For electrolysis of the molten ore
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I) Carbon electrode?
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ii) Name and describe a chemical test for the product initially formed at the anode when a highly concentrated solution of copper (II) chloride is electrolyzed.
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ii) B
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