Chemistry

Question

Molten magnesium chloride was electrolysed.

Explain how magnesium is produced by electrolysis.

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Answer

Magnesium is produced by electrolysis when an electric current is passed through molten magnesium chloride, causing the magnesium ions to be attracted to the cathode, where they are reduced to magnesium metal.

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During electrolysis, an electric current is passed through a molten electrolyte, such as magnesium chloride. The positively charged magnesium ions are attracted to the negatively...