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Why not aqueous solution of sodium chloride used instead of molten?
Aqueous solutions of sodium chloride have a much lower conductivity compared to molten sodium chloride, which affects the efficiency of the electrolysis process. In molten form, sodium chloride can conduct electricity better as the ions are free to move, allowing for the electrolysis to occur more effectively.
Why is it difficult to get chlorine out of sodium chloride?
Chlorine is difficult to separate from sodium chloride due to the strong ionic bond between the sodium cation and chloride anion in the compound. This bond requires a significant amount of energy to break, typically through electrolysis, which involves passing an electric current through a molten or dissolved sodium chloride solution. This process is energy-intensive and requires specialized equipment, making it challenging and costly to extract chlorine from sodium chloride.
Which is more likely to shatter sodium chloride or bronze?
More probable sodium chloride.
Why can't sodium be extracted by reduction with carbon?
Sodium cannot be extracted by reduction with carbon because sodium is more reactive than carbon. Carbon is not strong enough to displace sodium in a chemical reaction. Instead, sodium is typically extracted using electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (NaCl).
Which is more effective for melting ice: calcium chloride or sodium chloride?
Calcium chloride is more effective for melting ice than sodium chloride.
What is the name for the ionic compound NaCl?
The name of the ionic compound NaCl is Sodium Chloride. =)
Which salt found in sea in more quanitty sodium chloride or calcium?
Of course sodium chloride is more in the sea.
How would you extract sodium?
Sodium is not generally "extracted from its ore" to be recovered and used. Most of the sodium we consume is used in the form of sodium compounds, like table salt (NaCl, or sodium chloride). Recovering the pure metal takes some doing as it is highly reactive. Sodium metal reacts with the moisture in air, and must be stored below something like kerosene to keep it isolated and in its elemental form. To extract sodium metal, we generally use electrolysis on molten salt (sodium chloride) in what is called a Downs cell. The metal is recovered, cooled and "packaged" to keep it from reacting with anything prior to use. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.
Does sodium chloride contain molecules?
Sodium Chloride is a molecule. A molecule contains 2 or more atoms. Each molecule of Sodium Chloride contains 1 sodium atom and 1 chloride atom.
Is sodium nitrate or sodium chloride more soluble?
Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is more soluble in water compared to sodium chloride (NaCl). Sodium nitrate has a higher solubility due to the presence of more polar nitrate (NO3-) ions in the compound.
Is lithium chloride more soluble than sodium chloride?
Yes, lithium chloride is more soluble.
Does sodium occur naturally or is it usually in the form of a compound?
Because sodium reacts with air (and even more vigorously with water), it does not exist in elemental form on Earth. Its most common form is in salt (sodium chloride), from which it can be extracted by the electrolysis of molten salt.
