6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Electrolytes
9PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider the following diagram which shows the electrolysis of a molten salt (the "electrolyte"). As voltage is applied in the cell, zinc is produced and chlorine gas is evolved. Based on this, determine the identity of the electrolyte.
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Consider the following diagram which shows the electrolysis of a molten salt (the "electrolyte"). As voltage is applied in the cell, zinc is produced and chlorine gas is evolved. Based on this, determine the identity of the electrolyte.