Why can a molten binary ionic compound conduct electricity and undergo electrolysis?
Its ions are free to move when the compound is molten.
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Why can a molten binary ionic compound conduct electricity and undergo electrolysis?
Its ions are free to move when the compound is molten.
What is the role of inert electrodes in the electrolysis of a molten binary ionic compound?
They do not react, so the products come from the compound’s ions.
What happens to positive ions at the cathode during electrolysis of a molten binary ionic compound?
They gain electrons and are reduced, forming the metal element.
What happens to negative ions at the anode during electrolysis of a molten binary ionic compound?
They lose electrons and are oxidised, forming the non-metal element.