Sodium is produced by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride .What are the products at the anode and cathode,Respectively?

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At the cathode, sodium ions (Na+) are reduced to form sodium metal (Na), as it has a positive charge, while the anode will have a buildup of negative charge, causing the chloride ions (Cl-) to lose an electron and form chlorine gas (Cl2). Therefore, the correct choice is E, which states that the products at the anode are Cl2(g) and Na(l), and the products at the cathode are Na+(aq) and e- forming Na(l).

Sodium Is Produced by Electrolysis of Molten Sodium Chloride