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I believe molten sodium chloride is simply solid NaCl heated to a liquid form, while brine is concentrated NaCl solute dissolved in water solvent, therefore the difference is the absence of water from molten sodium chloride.

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Why will molten Sodium Chloride undergo electrolysis?

Molten sodium chloride undergoes electrolysis because it allows the ions to freely move and conduct electricity. When an electric current is passed through the molten sodium chloride, sodium ions are attracted to the negative electrode (cathode) and gain electrons to form sodium atoms, while chloride ions are attracted to the positive electrode (anode) and lose electrons to form chlorine atoms. This process separates the sodium and chlorine, leading to the production of sodium metal and chlorine gas.


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.


Is an electric current conducted by a solution of sodium chloride?

Yes, an electric current can be conducted by a solution of sodium chloride because it dissociates into ions in water. The positively charged sodium ions (Na+) and negatively charged chloride ions (Cl-) allow the flow of electricity through the solution.


Why does molten sodium chloride will conduct electricity?

No, it is not. 'Solid sodium chloride doesn't conduct electricity, because there are no electrons which are free to move.' http://www.chemguide.co.uk/atoms/structures/ionicstruct.html


Why does sodium chloride not dissolve in non-polar solvents?

Sodium chloride is a polar compound, meaning it has positive and negative charges that interact with water molecules in solution. Non-polar solvents lack these charges, so they cannot effectively interact with and dissolve sodium chloride. This is due to the difference in polarity between the solute (sodium chloride) and the solvent.

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What is the difference between molten sodium chloride and regular sodium chloride?

These are two phases (liquid and solid) of the same chemical compound, NaCl; molten salt is dissociated in ions.


Does copper sodium chloride electricity when molten?

Copper and molten sodium chloride are electrical conductors.


What is the difference between sodium plus chloride and sodium chloride?

Any difference - the formula unit is NaCl.


Is sodium chloride eletrolyte?

Water solution of sodium chloride is an electrolyte; also molten sodium chloride.


How can sodium be reduced from sodium chloride?

Sodium can be obtained from sodium chloride by the electrolysis of molten NaCl.


What is the difference between sodium chloride and sodium hydrogen?

Sodium chloride is NaCl; if you think to sodium hydride this is NaH.


Is sodium chloride an?

Sodium chloride is an electrolyte: - in water solution - as molten salt


What is the difference between solid sodium chloride and a 5 of solution of a sodium chloride?

The solution is a liquid containing dissociated sodium chloride.


Electrolytes of molten sodium chloride gives this product at cathode?

Molten sodium chloride contains sodium and chloride ions. At the cathode, sodium ions gain electrons and are reduced to form sodium metal.


What is the difference in meaning of the two terms sodium chloride in its liquid state and a solution of sodium chloride?

Liquid sodium chloride would be salt in its molten state... in solution, salt is dissolved in another liquid, often water..


Why is sodium chloride different from sodium chloride crystals in its electricity conductivity?

Solid sodium chloride is not an electrolyte.Sodium chloride in water solutions or molten sodium chloride are electrolytes.


What is the structure of molten sodium chloride?

In molten sodium chloride the free moving particles are Na+ and Cl- ions, during electrolysis sodium ion moves towards cathode and chloride ion towards anode.