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When sodium chloride (NaCl) is dissolved in water, which four types of ion are present in the solution?

A. Na⁺, Cl⁻, H⁺ and OH⁻
B. Na⁺, Cl⁻, H₂O and OH⁻
C. Na⁺, Cl⁻ only
D. Na⁺, Cl⁻, H₂ and O²⁻

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Describe the three products formed when concentrated brine is electrolysed, and state where each is produced.

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State the cathode rule for aqueous electrolysis.

If the metal is MORE reactive than hydrogen (above H in reactivity series) → hydrogen gas forms. If the metal is LESS reactive than hydrogen (below H) → the metal deposits. Examples: Na above H → H₂ forms. Cu below H → Cu deposits.

State the anode rule for aqueous electrolysis.

If a halide ion (Cl⁻, Br⁻, or I⁻) is present → the halogen gas forms. If NO halide is present → oxygen gas forms from the OH⁻ ions. Example: Cl⁻ present → Cl₂ forms. SO₄²⁻ present (no halide) → O₂ forms.

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