The commercial production of magnesium is accomplished by electrolysis of molten MgCl 2 . (a) Why is

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The commercial production of magnesium is accomplished by electrolysis of molten MgCl2.

(a) Why is electrolysis of an aqueous solution of MgCl2

not used in this process?

(b) Write the anode and cathode half-reaction in the electrolysis of molten MgCl2.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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