Predict the species that will be reduced first if a mixture of molten salts containing the following ions undergoes electrolysis: Na⁺, Ca²⁺, Cl⁻, Br⁻, F⁻

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When the mixture of molten salts undergoes electrolysis, cations with lower reduction potentials are reduced first. Na⁺ has the lowest reduction potential of all the cations present in the mixture, so it will be reduced first. The anions do not participate in reduction reactions in the electrolysis process. Therefore, the correct choice is A) Na⁺.

Predict the Species That Will Be Reduced First If a Mixture