In an electrolytic cell
An electrolytic cell
Electrolytic cell
A galvanic cell can become an electrolytic cell by applying an external voltage that is of opposite polarity to the cell's spontaneous voltage. This external voltage can overcome the natural tendency of the cell to generate electricity and drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction in the reverse direction, converting it into an electrolytic cell.
An electrolytic cell
In an electrolytic cell
Diagram of electrolytic cell
Reduction occurs at the cathode in an electrolytic cell.
In an electrolytic cell, the anode is positive.
Mercury cell process: Electrolysis of brine (sodium chloride solution) using a mercury cathode. Membrane cell process: Electrolysis of brine through a membrane that selectively allows sodium ions to pass while blocking other ions. Diaphragm cell process: Electrolysis of brine separated by a porous diaphragm to prevent mixing of products and byproducts.
In an electrolytic cell, the anode is designated as positive.
The electrode where reduction occurs.
An electrolytic cell
Oxidation occurs at the anode of an electrolytic cell.
Electrolytic cell
Chlorine itslf is not mined. The materials used to produce chlorine (NaCl) is mined. Chlorine is produced by electrolytic reaction of a chloride solution (e.g. NaCl) in a process involving a diaphragm cell or a mercury cell. The mercury cell process has been largely discontinued because of its associated loss of mercury to the environment.
Electrolytic reduction is a process where a chemical compound is reduced (gains electrons) using electricity as the driving force. This occurs at the cathode of an electrolytic cell when a voltage is applied, causing a reaction to take place. This method is often used for extracting metals from their ores.