In the down’s process (used for extraction of sodium) a certain salt is added to lower the melting point of sodium chloride from 8000C to...

      

In the down’s process (used for extraction of sodium) a certain salt is added to lower the melting point of sodium chloride from 8000C to about 6000C.
(i) Identify the salt added.
(ii) Why is it necessary to lower the temperature?
(iii) Give one use of sodium.

  

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sharon
(i) Calcium chloride.
(ii) It is economical,less fuel is used hence low cost of production.
(iii)- Sodium – potassium alloys is used as coolant in nuclear reactors.
- Manufacture of sodium cyanide which is used in extraction of gold.
- Manufacture of sodium peroxide, sodium amide etc.
- In street light to produce yellow glow.
sharon kalunda answered the question on March 29, 2019 at 08:02


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